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Erdoğan highlights historical book and library destruction during coups in Turkey

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discusses the historical targeting and destruction of books and libraries during coup eras in Turkey, such as February 28, to sever national ties with its roots.

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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Time 100 — multiple appearances · Government of Turkey · Türkiye

on Book and Library Destruction During Coups

First report 2h agoLast update 2h ago

Stance over timeOpposed now

supportiveneutralopposed

2026-09-04now · 2026-09-04

Opposes book destruction: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan strongly opposes the destruction of books and libraries, particularly during coup periods, viewing it as a shameful act that severs cultural ties and leads to desolation.

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