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An artıfıcıal term;

"The Kurdısh Problem"

The term "The Kurdish Problem" has been widely used in
Turkey for many years now. And this term has succeeded in mis-

leading people for many years; so much so that some people imag-
ine they are dealing with a problem originating from our Kurdish
brothers. They have come to believe as fact an artificial grudge
between Turks and Kurds, as if our Kurdish brothers were traitors
and not members of the Turkish Republic. The name "Kurdish Prob-
lem" thus became a propaganda tool.

Yet the term "The Kurdish Problem" is an utter deception, a
false phrase intended to foster division between Turks and our Kur-
dish brothers. With the constant use of the term "Kurdish Problem,"
the impression has been given that there really is a problem between

Kurds and Turks and an artificial climate of distrust has ensued. The
Laz people from the area of the Black Sea, Circassians, Georgians
and all ethnic groups live in peace and comfort as Turks in Turkish
territory. They maintain their own traditions, use their own lan-
guages freely and describe themselves as "Turks." Yet all of a sud-
den, Kurds have been made to question their "Turkishness." With
the establishment of an artificial division between Turks and
Kurds, who have lived together as Turks in the same
lands for many years, a great many people have

come to imagine there really is a problem and today's