“Dare to Remember”: Dersim 38 Tertelesi (Massacre)

This study aims to discuss whether Turkish society has really come to terms with the Dersim Tertelesi (Massacre). For this purpose, I will first present the theoretical framework developed based on memory studies. Secondly, in search of truth, I will try to locate the actor/s responsible for this massacre drawing upon rare documents leaked from official archive. Lastly, I will discuss and problematize whether Turkish society has really come to terms with Dersim Massacre. This discussion will draw upon examples from media representations of the Massacre which was brought to public agenda after recent speeches by two MPs, Onur Oymen and Hüseyin Aygün.