Turkish police forcibly dispersed a 38-day sit-in protest in Ankara’s Güvenpark Wednesday morning, involving relatives of deceased conscripts and veterans. The protesters, travelling from across Turkey, were demonstrating against unequal pension and benefit allocations based on military rank and service status. Police arrived at approximately 4:45 a.m. and transported the demonstrators to the Bilkent Gazi Uyum Evi, a facility for veterans. The protest highlighted grievances over discrepancies in support provided to those who served, particularly concerning conscripts versus professional soldiers. Güvenpark was subsequently closed off with barriers following the removal of the protesters. The action concludes a visible demonstration of discontent regarding veterans’ rights and equitable treatment within the Turkish military system.

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