Scandalous remarks against the Turkish Armed Forces in the reconciliation commission!
Feride Eralp, an executive of the I Need Peace Women's Initiative, drew backlash for her scandalous remarks targeting the Turkish Armed Forces during the 15th meeting of the reconciliation commission.
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The National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy Commission, established in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) as part of the second 'opening' process—architected by MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli and referred to by the government as a 'Terror-Free Turkey'—continues its work with the DEM Party and the leader of the terrorist organization PKK, Abdullah Öcalan.
Representatives of youth and women's associations spoke at the 'opening' commission, which held its 15th meeting yesterday.
The scandalous remarks of Feride Eralp, director of the 'I Need Peace' Women's Initiative, known for its proximity to the DEM Party, raised tensions in the commission.
According to a report by Veli Toprak from Sözcü, Eralp stated in her speech at the commission, "We were afraid of being sexually harassed by uniformed law enforcement officers in this country. Just like Israeli soldiers do in Gaza."
Continuing her scandalous remarks, Eralp claimed that the gendarmerie entered women's bedrooms in the Southeast:
"A few years ago, the Gendarmerie Special Operations entered women's bedrooms in cities like Cizre, Yüksekova, and Nusaybin. We saw something similar at the Cevizlibağ dormitory. Just like what Israeli soldiers do in Gaza, with weapons... Rape proposals were written on walls and mirrors with women's lipsticks, and photos were taken with their underwear; they are on social media..."
The scandalous remarks drew backlash. AKP member of the commission Selami Altınok said, "This is not the language of peace." TBMM Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş interrupted Eralp, stating, "I reject comparing an isolated incident to what Israeli soldiers do in occupied Palestine. Everyone needs to be careful with their language."
CHP Group Deputy Chairman Murat Emir said, "We have an obligation to listen to the guests who come here."
When Eralp continued to provide similar examples, DSP Chairman Önder Aksakal called out, "Talk about the women who are sexually harassed on Mount Qandil as well." Eralp replied, "I am a citizen of this country, and I am speaking about the law enforcement of this country."