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Türkiye commemorates people killed in July 15 defeated coup

Since its designation in October 2016, every year the nation marks July 15 as Democracy and National Unity Day, with events held nationwide to commemorate those who lost their lives beating back the putschists and to remember the bravery of the nation.

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Separately, a ceremony was held at parliament, which was among the areas targeted by the coup plotters. Türkiye's diplomatic missions abroad also observed the day, hosting various events.