One year after the July 15 coup attempt: Vigilance, unity, and the resilience of democracy.. By: Turkish Ambassador Topaz Nur Sonmez

Ten years have passed since the failed coup attempt that Turkey witnessed on July 15, 2016, an event that stands as one of the most influential milestones in the history of the Republic of Turkey. The events of July 15 were not merely an attack on a democratically elected government, but also an assault on the constitutional order, national sovereignty, and the democratic values cherished by the Turkish people. …