Penalties for Naval Students Over Offensive Slogans
April 12, 2025
Students from the Naval Non-Commissioned Officers School faced penalties for offensive slogans against Turkey during the March 25 parade. The punishments vary, with lower penalties for other participants and a 20-day prison sentence for the leaders. The political and military leadership reacted swiftly, emphasizing that no expulsions were imposed. The incident also elicited reactions from Turkey, which deemed it unacceptable.