05.11.2026 22:10
A broadcast ban has been imposed regarding the armed attack in Afyonkarahisar in which 8 people lost their lives and 1 person was seriously injured. The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK), which announced the ban imposed in line with the court decision, warned broadcasting organizations to avoid false information and content that could cause panic in society. RTÜK President Mehmet Daniş emphasized that especially images from the scene should not be broadcast and the sensitivities of the families of those who lost their lives should be taken into account.
The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) announced that a broadcasting ban has been imposed regarding the armed attacks in Afyonkarahisar, in which 8 people lost their lives and 1 person was seriously injured.
WARNING TO BROADCASTING ORGANIZATIONS
In a statement made on RTÜK's social media account, it was stated that, in line with the decision of the Afyonkarahisar 1st Criminal Judgeship of Peace, within the scope of the investigation conducted by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, a broadcasting ban decision was issued regarding the armed attack incident.
In the statement, it was said, "The relevant decision is important in terms of preventing news broadcast in a manner that could create public outrage across the country by distorting events and spreading false information through the press, and in terms of the gravity of the incident and the proper conduct of the investigation. It is strongly reminded that, within the framework of Law No. 6112 and relevant legislation, broadcasting organizations must carefully comply with the aforementioned court decision."
DANIŞ: BROADCASTS MUST BE MADE IN A MANNER THAT PRIORITIZES THE SENSITIVITIES OF GRIEVING FAMILIES
RTÜK President Mehmet Daniş, who wished God's mercy upon those who lost their lives in the attack and urgent recovery for the injured, also stated the following in his statement on his social media account: "?In this sensitive process, our broadcasting organizations must not forget their responsibility to inform the public accurately, and must absolutely stay away from unconfirmed information, especially footage from the scene, that could cause fear and panic in society. ?Broadcasts must be made in a manner that prioritizes the sensitivities of grieving families. All our media service providers must show maximum care in their broadcasts within the scope of responsible broadcasting in accordance with Law No. 6112."