News Center — The September 12, 1980 coup remains a focus of widespread debate in Turkey to this day, because its political, social, and legal effects are still extended and visible in the structure of the state and society. The coup was not merely a military event but a historical turning point that reshaped Turkey's political, economic, and legal life.

September 12, 1980 is considered a turning point in Turkey's political and social structure, leaving deep and influential effects on more than just those who lived through the coup period. After the coup, hundreds of thousands were arrested, and more than a million people were investigated. Young people were executed, and a large number of people disappeared.

This day was not limited to changing political power alone; it left deep wounds in the collective memory of society. To this day, the coup's impact remains present through its practices. Much has been written, drawn, and sung about this dark day engraved in Turkey's memory, including the song "Son Bakış" (The Last Look), one of the most famous and profound songs of Turkish music icon Sezen Aksu, touching hearts with its poignant lyrics.