80th anniversary of Ahıska Turk exile: A legacy of suffering and resilience
The 80th anniversary of the Ahıska Turk exile recalls the forced deportation of 86,000 Turks from their homeland on November 14, 1944, under Stalin's orders, a journey marked by hunger, disease, and death. Despite suffering in remote regions like Central Asia, many Ahıska Turks still long for their homeland, and Türkiye continues to support their rights, including citizenship.
Published 14.11.2024 16:15