Erdogan slaps child for not kissing his hand during ceremony in Rize
I was absolutely shocked when I came across the news about Erdogan slapping a child for not kissing his hand during a ceremony in Rize. At first, I thought it must be some kind of satire, like something out of The Onion, but sadly, it was all too real. This incident made me question the kind of leader Erdogan is portraying himself to be, and it left a bitter taste in my mouth.
Watching the video of the incident, it was clear that this wasn’t a full-blown slap, but more of a tap on the cheek. Some even argued that it was a common gesture in Turkish culture, a way for him to assert his authority as a father/grandfather figure.… Continue reading
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