Purge victim teacher denied right to inherit late father’s estate: report

News About Turkey - NAT
1 Min Read
Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu, deputy, in parliament.

Kemal Gökçe, a former teacher who was dismissed on allegations of terrorism from his job after a 2016 coup attempt in Turkey, was denied his claim to inherit his late father’s estate, according to a Turkish deputy, the Artı Gerçek news website reported.

Gökçe went to a local Directorate of Land Registry branch to ascertain his situation after his father died and learned that there was a restriction on his name due to an investigation pending for more than three years.

The investigation has not yet produced a legal case, Gökçe told Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu, a deputy from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP).

“I would understand if there was a restriction on my personal estate. But this is a violation of my right of succession as stipulated in the constitution,” Gökçe said.

Turkey has dismissed more than 130,000 public servants, including academics, doctors and teachers, in the aftermath of the 2016 failed coup.

Gergerlioğlu submitted a parliamentary question directed to Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay asking whether the inheritance would be allowed to proceed or not.

Share This Article
Founded by a small group of Turkish/Kurdish scholars who have been subjected to persecution at the hands of the Erdogan dictatorship, News About Turkey (NAT) has emerged as a platform that is both exceptional and invaluable. Our objective is to provide you with a comprehensive and sophisticated understanding of the events and developments in Turkey (Türkiye), a country with profound historical and geopolitical importance, a vibrant culture, and a strategic location. Our founders, who have been purged by the Erdogan regime after the so-called coup attempt, are aware of the significance of journalism that is both free and independent. Because of this understanding, we are committed to providing reporting and analysis that is both objective and comprehensive. To give you the most thorough coverage of Turkey, we go further than just scratching the surface. Keep in touch with us so that you can have a better understanding of Turkey's developing story as well as vital and comprehensive news items. Whether you are a resident of Turkey, a member of the Turkish/Kurdish diaspora, or simply someone who has a strong interest in this vital country, we are the most reliable source for news that not only informs but also inspires and engages you.
Leave a comment