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Event · 1939
The Hatay dispute emerged when Turkey annexed Hatay Province from the newly independent Syria in 1939. The Hatay dispute remained a controversial problem between Syria and Turkey from time to time between 1939 and 2024. The slogan "Hatay is Turkish and will remain Turkish" is used by Turkish nationalists. In Syria, the annexation of the province referred to as the 'Usurped Province' and its incorporation is commemorated on November 29 of each year.
Took place during the reign of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (1923–1938). Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Open the reign of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk on the mapText: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), adapted for the atlas.