The meeting of the DEM Party delegation with the terrorist leader Abdullah Öcalan in Imralı on Saturday, December 28, has been recorded as the first steps of the "Terror-Free Turkey" process. CLAIMS ARE FLYING IN THE AIRThe process shaped by the Imralı delegation's visits to political parties has brought along numerous claims, while news about the terrorist leader Öcalan being placed under house arrest has also appeared in many media outlets. ERDOĞAN PUT AN END TO THE DEBATESIn the recent meeting between President Erdoğan and MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli, a clear point was finally made regarding the claim that was discussed. "THE MAN HIMSELF DOESN'T WANT TO COME OUT"During a breakfast meeting with a group of AK Party deputies yesterday, President Erdoğan reportedly responded to the question, "Will Öcalan be placed under house arrest?" by saying, "There is no such thing as house arrest or any other kind of arrest. The man himself doesn't want to come out. Where are these claims coming from? There is no such thing as amnesty. There is no amnesty for the baby killer." "TELL THIS TO THE PUBLIC"According to Hürriyet columnist Abdulkadir Selvi, President Erdoğan instructed Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç, saying, "Tell this to the public." ALL EYES ON TODAY'S MEETINGIt is expected that Erdoğan will make important statements regarding the new process at the AK Party group meeting scheduled for today.
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