Erdogan says Turkey nearing end of "Terror-Free Türkiye" process
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed the country has made significant progress in counterterrorism efforts over the past two years.
Erdogan said Turkey is in the "final stretch" of what the government calls its "Terror-Free Türkiye" process, according to state news agency Anadolu Agency. The president did not provide specific details on metrics or timeline for completion.
Erdogan vowed to cut off what he characterized as "lifelines" of those benefiting from what he termed the "terrorism industry," without naming specific groups or organizations targeted by the effort.
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- Erdogan says country nearing final stretch in ‘Terror-Free Türkiye’ process — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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