Turkish Grand National Assembly Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş has issued a message on the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide, describing it as a deep wound on the conscience of the Muslim Ummah and all humanity.

In his statement, Speaker Kurtulmuş declared that the massacre of more than 8,372 Bosnian Muslims, carried out in full view of the world solely because of their Islamic faith and identity, remains “a black stain on humanity’s conscience.”

“On this 31st anniversary, we remember with mercy our 8,372 Bosnian brothers and sisters who were martyred only for their identity and faith. We sincerely share the profound pain of their families and the brotherly people of Bosnia and Herzegovina,” he said.

Kurtulmuş stressed that Srebrenica is not merely a Bosnian tragedy, but a collective wound for the entire Muslim world and all who uphold justice and human dignity.

“Srebrenica is the common pain of all those who defend justice, mercy, and human dignity,” he stated. “We will never forget this great tragedy, nor will we allow it to be forgotten. We will always keep alive the blessed memory of our martyred brothers and sisters.”

He concluded with a prayer for the victims: “May their souls rest in peace and their resting places be Paradise.”

The message reflects the strong solidarity of the Turkish people and the wider Muslim Ummah with the victims of Srebrenica, reaffirming their commitment to preserving the memory of the martyrs and seeking justice for one of the darkest chapters in modern history. (ILKHA)