04.05.2025 17:51
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan made a statement regarding the attack on CHP Chairman Özgür Özel at the funeral of Sırrı Süreyya Önder. In his statement, Fidan said, "Such attacks are dangerous attempts that target our democratic political culture and undermine social peace. They are unacceptable."
After the attack on CHP Chairman Özgür Özel, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan made a statement, saying, "Such attacks are dangerous initiatives that target our democratic political culture and undermine social peace. They are unacceptable."
DEM Party Istanbul Deputy Sırrı Süreyya Önder was bid farewell on his last journey today. A ceremony was held for Önder this morning at the Atatürk Cultural Center.
ATTACK ON ÖZGÜR ÖZEL
However, the ceremony was overshadowed by an attack. CHP Chairman Özgür Özel, while leaving the AKM, was attacked by an individual.
It was revealed that the individual had previously killed his children and received a life sentence, and was conditionally released in 2020.
REACTIONS POURED IN
Reactions poured in against the attack on Özel. Many politicians, including President Erdoğan, condemned the attack and conveyed their wishes for Özel's recovery.
HAKAN FIDAN'S STRONG REACTION
One of those who reacted was Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. In a statement on his social media account, Fidan evaluated the attack as an assault on democratic political culture, saying, "There is absolutely no place for acts of violence in our social life and politics. I condemn the attack on CHP Chairman Mr. Özgür Özel."
"Such attacks are dangerous initiatives that target our democratic political culture and undermine social peace. They are unacceptable. I extend my wishes for a speedy recovery to Mr. Özel," he stated.