Bagis Erten
ON THE RECORD · 5 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“It’s progress, but it depends only on the approach of government,”
Bagis Erten · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Erten described growing tolerance of Kurdish expression as progress that depends on the government's approach.
“But now this system at least is not stopping them.”
Bagis Erten · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Erten said that now the political winds have shifted, the system is no longer stopping Amedspor.
“Of course, it’s the symbol of Kurdish movement … [but] they are trying to convince Turkish society that it’s a good football project as well.”
Bagis Erten · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Erten said Amedspor is the symbol of the Kurdish movement but is also trying to present itself as a good football project to Turkish society.
“Especially when we talk about the football federation and referees, [Amedspor] were always treated very badly in previous years. Their penalties were not given, their red cards were not fair,”
Bagis Erten · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Erten said Amedspor were always treated badly by the football federation and referees in previous years.
“It’s very fragile progress.”
Bagis Erten · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
Erten characterized the progress in tolerance toward Kurdish identity as very fragile.