About Kemal Yamak
Lived 1924 – 2009 (aged 84–85). Kemal Yamak was a Turkish politician.
Kemal Yamak (1924 – 26 July 2009 ) was Commander of the Turkish Army (1987–1989). He was previously head of the Special Warfare Department (1971–1974).
At the request of Yamak, General Semih Sancar, then the Chief of General Staff, asked Bülent Ecevit for a slush fund of 1 million dollars to support the Counter-Guerrilla programme. It was at that point Ecevit learned of its existence, and demanded a briefing.
In 2006, he published a book defending the role of the Special Warfare Department, and rejecting many allegations about its links with the "deep state".
Books Gölgede kalan izler ve gölgeleşen bizler, Doğan Kitap, 2006
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Who was Kemal Yamak?
Turkish general and statesperson (1924–2009)
When was Kemal Yamak born?
Kemal Yamak was born in 1924 in Merzifon.
When did Kemal Yamak die?
Kemal Yamak died on 26 July 2009 in Ankara.
What was Kemal Yamak's occupation?
Kemal Yamak was a politician.
What nationality was Kemal Yamak?
Kemal Yamak was Turkish.
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