Slain mayor of Batman commemorated at his grave

Edip Solmaz, the mayor of Batman Municipality, who was killed in an “unsolved” murder while on duty on November 12, 1979, was commemorated at his grave today. Feleknas Uca, Deputy of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) in Batman, deposed Co-Mayor of Batman, Songül Korkmaz, Solmaz’s family, members of the Solidarity and Culture Association for the Families Who Lost Their Relatives in the Cradle of Civilizations in Batman (MEBYA DER), its administrators, and activists from the Free Women’s Movement (TJA) attended the commemoration which took place at Solmaz’s grave in Çamlıca graveyard.

HDP Batman Deputy Feleknas Uca stated that they commemorate Solmaz with respect and gratitude on the 42nd anniversary of his death. Uca said that Solmaz’s 28-day municipal rule was an exemplary period for other municipalities.

‘THE SAME MENTALITY IS IN POWER’

Referring to Solmaz’s struggle, Uca said, “It has been 42 years since the assassination of Solmaz, who cared deeply about the value of his people, yet the mentality remains the same. Trustees have now been appointed there by those who murdered him back in time. The state’s denial attitude continuously appears before the Kurds. Solmaz is a pioneer in empowering the inhabitants of the city to govern themselves. Solmaz’s philosophy for the municipality will live on even after a century passes. His determination to strive, as well as the democrat municipal approach, will continue to be followed.”

After the speeches, carnations were left on Solmaz’s grave.