1036 soldiers took their own life during compulsory service since 2002
1036 soldiers took their own life during compulsory service since 2002
Defense Minister Ismet Yılmaz confirmed that at least 1036 soldiers committed suicide during compulsory drafting since 2002.
The AK party came into power in 2002.
Yılmaz was responding in Parliament to a motion tabled by CHP (Republican People's Party) deputy Mahmut Tanal.
157 soldiers killed themselves in 2002, 95 in 2003, 87 in 2004, 99 in 2005, 85 in 2006, 88 in 2007, 83 in 2008, 75 in 2009, 80 in 2010, 65 in 2011, 69 in 2012 and 52 in 2013 (until October 30).
