Commander Çiyager, a mother's tale

Commander Çiyager, a mother's tale

Saliha Türkan, mother of the legendary commander of the Sur resistance, Cihat Türkan (alias Çiyager) whose famous words: "No matter what happens, the end will be spectacular" still resound in the ears of the Kurdish people, recalled Cihat's childhood and life. Mother Saliha said: "With the shining in his blue eyes he became a beacon of hope for Sur and a symbol of peace." Çiyager's mother stated that as long as she is living, she will always sta…