Signature campaign of the Turks in Germany

Members of the Initiative of Turkish Associations and Trade Unions, supported by many associations and non-governmental organizations in and around Cologne, held a press conference at the Bayburt Association for Culture and Solidarity in Cologne.

Members of the NGO filed a petition for the removal of the so-called genocide monument, which was erected by a group close to the Armenians and was not removed despite the court decision.

Rehan Gündoğmuş, spokesman for the initiative, recalled that the Cologne Administrative Court rejected on June 23, 2023 the request of the “Genocide Memory Initiative” to preserve the monument in question.

“THEY ARE TRYING TO PRESS”

Gündoğmuş stated that the Genocide Remembrance Initiative is trying to put intense pressure on the city and the municipality by constantly agitating despite the final court decisions, saying, “Leave an effort to establish a dialogue with Turkish society, that is , with “The people whose history accuses,” this formation deliberately ignores the decisions that have already been made. He does not hesitate to overcome these decisions “. Said he.

Emphasizing that they do not approve of the reckless attitude of the Genocide Remembrance Initiative and calling for a more respectful and inclusive approach, Gündoğmuş said: “It is possible to reach a consensus on historical events through a comprehensive and structured dialogue process with the social participation of all actors. And parties. In particular, tolerance towards different points of view is a prerequisite for such a process. he said.

Gündoğmuş said: “We oppose the construction of a monument by this organization for strong social solidarity based on consensus and we ask you to support us with your signature.” he used his statements.

Those who wanted to support the campaign launched for the removal of the so-called monument signed. (AA)