“Chronicles of Turkmenistan” continues to monitor the situation regarding the mass poisoning of Turkmen nationals in Turkey.
On 13-14 March, 2020 the 61st patient, who was poisoned, was admitted to hospital.As of today 55 people have been buried at the Kilyos cemetery near Istanbul.
The details for six of them remain unknown.Plaques with the first and last names appeared at 38 graves whereas one plaque has only the first name. 17 more graves have only numbers indicated on them.
Funds for arranging resting places were collected from family members as well as from donations made by social networks users.
The production and installation of a gravestone in Istanbul costs from 400 to 500 Turkish liras ($60-$67) but in some cases a discount was given and the fee was reduced to 350 liras ($52).
A correspondent of “Chronicles of Turkmenistan” in Turkey found out that the Ambassador of Turkmenistan had forwarded a letter to the authorities of Istanbul.Below is the summary: “As is known, an accident recently occurred in Istanbul, which resulted in the death of Turkmen nationals, who were subsequently buried in one of the city’s cemeteries.
For the sake of maintaining friendly relations between our countries and the fostering of diplomatic and political cooperation I would kindly ask you to prevent the congregation of Turkmen nationals to hold rallies and other events unauthorized by the Turkish authorities under the pretext of sadaka (commemoration) ceremonies, both in the cemetery and other venues.
In case such attempts are undertaken, those who violate the laws of Turkey will face severe punishment in their home country Turkmenistan”.
“Chronicles of Turkmenistan” has previously learned that the NSM staff keep vigil at the commemoration ceremonies which are organized by family members in Turkmenistan.
Let us recall that in March over 30 Turkmen nationals died in Istanbul after being poisoned with fake alcohol. Fake vodka disguised as Turkmen alcohol was sold by their fellow countrymen to the victims.
The imported Turkmen vodka is more popular among migrant workers because the local alcohol is quite expensive. The vodka was offered by a street vendor. A “vendor” asks how many bottles you need, leaves and some time later delivers the merchandise.
Below is the list of those buried in Istanbul whose names are indicated on the grave plaques:
Merdan Babniyazov
Makhmasharip Rasulov
Perhat Soyendzhov
Nurmyrat Yazgeldiev
Bakhadyr Pirnazarov
Shadikul Sherdanov
Abdusalom Bikmamatov
Khaitbai Begov
Oybek Ermetov
Maksat Atamuratov
Chary Khurramov
Eresh Iaryev
Shemshat Khodzhamova
Abdugani Mamaniyazov
Maksat Kullyev
Allamyrat Ovezsakhatov
Vepa Dzhoraev
Muratdurdy Bairamov
Ruslan Annaniyazov
Ulukbek Matyakubov
Eresh Kuziev
Farkhat Dzheparov
Atamyrat Babaev
Dovran Orazgeldiogly
Yusuf Saparov
Gendzha Zairov
Mansur Baltaev
Shakir Razybaev
Zakir Razybaev
Azamat Dosmetov
Soyundik
Narmurat Egamberdyev
Perman Yazdurdyev
Dovletmurat Ashirov
Khalil Saiynov
Ural Redzhepov
Toily Ashirov
Begench Khudaikuliev