'Atatürk censorship' at the meeting in Damascus! They covered Atatürk's portrait and shared it from the embassy's account

A photo shared regarding the meeting where Turkey's Ambassador to Damascus, Dr. Nuh Yılmaz, hosted a KIYAMDER delegation has sparked backlash on social media because Atatürk's portrait was covered up.

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'Atatürk censorship' at the meeting in Damascus! They covered Atatürk's portrait and shared it from the embassy's account

A visit that took place at the Turkish Embassy in Damascus has sparked public debate over a shared photograph.

The KIYAMDER (Kıymetli Adamlar Sait Altunöz Relief Association) delegation, which traveled to Syria, was received by Turkey's Ambassador to Damascus, Dr. Nuh Yılmaz. Official posts made following the meeting brought a different detail to the agenda.

THE VISIT TOOK PLACE AT THE EMBASSY

KIYAMDER Honorary President Emre Altınkum and the accompanying delegation visited the Turkish Embassy in Damascus as part of their Syria program. The delegation met with Ambassador Dr. Nuh Yılmaz for discussions. It was stated that the visit was planned within the framework of the association's contacts in Syria.

The reception in question was shared with the public through the official social media accounts of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Damascus. The posts on the X and Instagram platforms included photos of the meeting and short informational notes.

THE SHARED PHOTO BECAME A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION

In one of the photos published by the official accounts, it was observed that the portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of our Republic, had been covered up. This detail drew reactions from social media users.