Kemal Yamak (1924, in Merzifon – 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.

Kemal Yamak

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".

Kemal Yamak

Books

Gölgede kalan izler ve gölgeleşen bizler, Doğan Kitap, 2006

References

1924 births

2009 deaths

People from Merzifon

Turkish Army generals

Commanders of the Turkish Land Forces

Special Warfare Department personnel

Kemal Yamak