"After İmamoğlu's detention, a striking warning from the head of RTÜK."

19.03.2025 18:50

After the detention of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu in a terrorism and corruption investigation, a noteworthy statement came from RTÜK President Ebubekir Şahin. Addressing media organizations, Şahin stated, "We would like to emphasize once again that our broadcasting institutions should protect their editorial independence in news content while also considering the public interest and social peace."

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As part of two separate investigations conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding terrorism and organized crimes against the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM), 84 people, including IMM President Ekrem İmamoğlu, were detained. This development has become the number one agenda for media organizations.



WARNING FROM RTÜK PRESIDENT: CONSIDER THE PUBLIC INTEREST



Following the events, a striking statement came from RTÜK President Ebubekir Şahin. Şahin stated that media organizations should consider the public interest and social peace while reporting news. In a statement made on his social media account, he used the following expressions: "Important Announcement to the Public and Our Broadcasters! In light of the recent developments, we would like to emphasize once again that our broadcasting organizations should protect their editorial independence while considering the public interest and social peace in their news content."



"OFFICIAL STATEMENTS SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT"



It is essential to take into account the statements from the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office and other official sources, as it is a requirement of the principle of the rule of law. It is of great importance that news presenters and program commentators do not shape events with their personal political views, in order to ensure the public is accurately informed and to maintain trust in society.



As clearly stated in Article 8 of the Law on the Establishment and Broadcasting Services of Radio and Television No. 6112, "Broadcasting services cannot be contrary to the principles of the rule of law, justice, and impartiality." Every broadcasting organization is obliged to comply with the rules specified in this law. The investigations carried out are entirely within the framework of the law, and the broadcasts are continuously monitored by our monitoring experts. We remind that necessary sanctions will be applied at the highest level to broadcasting organizations that make broadcasts contrary to legal regulations, and we thank all media organizations that ensure the public receives accurate and impartial news. Announced to the public with respect."



A striking warning from the RTÜK President following İmamoğlu's detention


A striking warning from the RTÜK President following İmamoğlu's detention


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