Marmara Earthquake: Remembering the 1999 Tragedy After 25 Years
On the anniversary of the devastating Marmara Earthquake that struck in 1999, the pain and memories continue to linger even after a quarter of a century. Turkey’s Vice President, Cevdet Yılmaz, commemorated the August 17th disaster by paying tribute to the lives lost in the catastrophe.
“We pray that our country and all of humanity never experience such suffering again,” said Yılmaz, highlighting the ongoing emotional scars and the deep sorrow that still resonates.
This statement, issued on the earthquake’s anniversary, serves both as a remembrance of the enduring grief and as a plea for the prevention of future tragedies.
Source: Statements from Turkey’s Vice President, Cevdet Yılmaz.