According to reports, the plan was formulated by the Istanbul-based 1st Army in 2003, just months after the Justice and Development Party (AKP) came to the power.
Potrivit presei, planul a fost formulat de Armata 1 din Istanbul în 2003, la câteva luni după venirea la putere a Partidului Justiţiei şi Dezvoltării (AKP).