Erdoğan Mourns School Shooting Victims, Warns Against Politicizing Tragedy
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan mourned the victims of a deadly school shooting in Kahramanmaraş, southern Türkiye, which left at least nine people dead and over a dozen injured. In a statement on April 15, 2026, Erdoğan urged the public to avoid turning the tragedy into a political polemic, emphasizing that there is no 'politics of pain.' He cautioned citizens against spreading unverified information and assured that authorities are conducting a meticulous investigation. Senior government officials were dispatched to the region to support victims and manage the aftermath. Separately, Erdoğan held a phone call with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, discussing bilateral relations, regional stability, and potential cooperation in energy and defense. Erdoğan invited Carney to the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara and COP31. Meanwhile, the Presidential High Advisory Council, chaired by Erdoğan, addressed regional conflicts, including the ceasefire between Tehran and Washington, and emphasized national cohesion as vital for countering threats. The council also reviewed strategies to advance key sectors like defense and technology despite ongoing regional challenges.
Wire timeline
Erdoğan Mourns School Shooting Victims, Warns Against Politicizing Tragedy
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan mourned the victims of a deadly school shooting in Kahramanmaraş, southern Türkiye, which left at least nine people dead and over a dozen injured. In a statement on April 15, 2026, Erdoğan urged the public to avoid turning the tragedy into a political polemic, emphasizing that there is no 'politics of pain.' He cautioned citizens against spreading unverified information and assured that authorities are conducting a meticulous investigation. Senior government officials were dispatched to the region to support victims and manage the aftermath. Separately, Erdoğan held a phone call with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, discussing bilateral relations, regional stability, and potential cooperation in energy and defense. Erdoğan invited Carney to the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara and COP31. Meanwhile, the Presidential High Advisory Council, chaired by Erdoğan, addressed regional conflicts, including the ceasefire between Tehran and Washington, and emphasized national cohesion as vital for countering threats. The council also reviewed strategies to advance key sectors like defense and technology despite ongoing regional challenges.
hurriyetdailynews