Citizens of the Kingdom of Italy!The Ottoman Navy has begun operations to protect the sovereignty of the Turkish state in the Mediterranean and the continent of Africa.
For centuries Europeans have travelled to the shores of Africa and the Middle East to plunder its riches at the expense of its peoples all while callously laying waste to their culture, beliefs, and traditions.
In pursuit of the redemption of these repressed peoples his imperial majesty Sultan Abdulhammid the II has authorized a war of liberation for the exploited peoples of Tunisia and the Southern Mediterranean.
Just as the armed forces of Italy and now France have stepped with impunity across the soil of Tunisia the Navy of the Ottoman Empire now docks in the city of Taranto in support of its operations.
The Ottoman Navy demands the right to anchor in port, and to avail itself of fresh stores and fuel. Any attempts upon the life of Ottoman Navy personnel or banditry shall be met with all methods of punitive retribution available. Our conflict is with the King of Italy, his “government”, and it’s armed forces NOT the people of Italy.
Your concern and anger during this uncertain time is justified. However, your anxieties should be directed to those ultimately responsible, the government that acts in YOUR name. This is the culmination of 43 years of colonialist policy by YOUR government and it’s selfish pursuit of the antiquated ideal of Mare Nostrum.
Today your chickens have come home to roost.
SIGNED
His Imperial Majesty Sultan Abdulhammid the II
SIGNED
The Grand Vizier
SIGNED
Admiral Hassan Pasha, Minister of the Marine
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