The land they occupied was later taken over by the Turkish state.

The independent Turkish state that emerged would have been quite small.

He is credited with being the founder of the modern Turkish state.

Due to the political situation during the time, it was not recognized officially by the modern Turkish state.

Actions of the Turkish state in the past have also been criticised by these same groups.

Moreover, the property they left was confiscated by the Turkish state ten years later.

The Turkish State has been lying about this and the people can see through these lies.

Both said they took up arms because they believed the Turkish state threatened their people's identity.

"It goes to the foundation of the present Turkish state," a Western diplomat said.

Turkish state may fool the poor Turks using their corporate allies in the media sector.