Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmuş said terrorism will soon be removed from Turkey's public agenda.
This statement suggests a shift in the government's approach to national security and the potential for new legal frameworks to address long-standing domestic conflicts.
Speaking during a live broadcast on NTV, Kurtulmuş said that the terrorism problem has already been solved by 80% to 90% [1]. He said that because of this progress, the issue will soon no longer be a national concern.
The official addressed questions regarding potential legal changes. He said that any legal measures taken will not constitute a blanket amnesty, a move that would likely face significant political opposition.
Kurtulmuş said, "Yasa Af Niteliğinde Olmayacak," indicating that the nature of the law would not be a pardon [1]. This distinction is critical for the administration as it balances security goals with legal accountability.
The government's assertion that the vast majority of the problem is resolved marks a pivot in how the state communicates its success in counter-terrorism operations. By framing the issue as nearly solved, the administration may be preparing the public for a transition toward different domestic priorities.
“Terrorism will soon be removed from Turkey's public agenda.”
The administration's claim of an 80% to 90% success rate in solving the terrorism problem serves as a strategic signal that the state believes it has achieved sufficient military or political dominance to move toward a legal resolution. By explicitly denying a 'blanket amnesty,' the government is attempting to avoid accusations of weakness or illegality while still signaling a willingness to change the legal status quo to finalize the end of the conflict.
