ATAA condemns the attempted military coup in Turkey

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July 16, 2016 / No:975

ATAA condemns the attempted military coup in Turkey

Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA) condemns the attempted military coup in Turkey, which claimed the lives of 161 and wounded more than 1,400.

The failed attempt to overthrow the current government in Turkey is a blatant disregard for the democratic process and a mere intervention against democracy, international law, and human rights.

ATAA stands for democracy based on international principles, norms and standards - the tenets upon which the Turkish nation was founded.

ATAA offers its condolences to those families who have lost loved ones and wishes for a quick and full recovery to those individuals who were injured during these tragic events.

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ATAA, representing over 60 local chapters and 500,000 Turkish Americans throughout the United States, serves locally and in Washington DC to empower the Turkish American community through civic engagement, and to support strong US-Turkish relations through education and advocacy. Established in 1979, ATAA is the largest, democratically elected Turkish American membership organization in the United States. As a non-faith based organization, ATAA is open to people of diverse backgrounds. The ATAA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed under the laws of the District of Columbia. To learn more about ATAA, please visit www.ataa.org.

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