28.01.2025 23:11
The actions of journalist Kübra Par, who reacted to the detention of Barış Pehlivan, Serhan Asker, and Seda Selek during the main news broadcast, made a significant impact on the live broadcast, as she believed the cameras had stopped recording. The RTÜK announced that an investigation has been initiated regarding the footage.
Journalists Barış Pehlivan, Serhan Asker, and Seda Selek were detained in the evening hours as part of an investigation initiated by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. Journalist Kübra, who presents the Main News Bulletin on TV 100, reacted live on air to the detentions.
KÜBRA PAR'S GESTURE MADE A MARK ON THE PROGRAM
Later, Par, thinking that the cameras had gone off air, made a hand gesture. Par's gesture made a mark on the program.
RTÜK INITIATED AN INVESTIGATION
RTÜK President Ebubekir Şahin stated in his announcement that an investigation has been initiated. Şahin said: "Kübra Par, who presents the main news bulletin on TV 100, has made comments regarding the 'ethical' principles of journalism today. We are quite curious about what Kübra Hanım, who can comfortably make this inappropriate gesture by saying she is not free on a screen addressing the public, would do when she is free.
As long as ethical principles are followed in Turkey, there is no problem in practicing free journalism. However, since when has publishing a secret audio recording obtained from a meeting been considered journalism? This is not journalism; it is actually a violation of the law and personal rights. If there are criticisms to be made from the screens, they should be made.
Despite all our warnings, we regret to see that this rude act on TV 100 actually reveals that the intentions of some behind the scenes and the issue are certainly not journalism. Our Board has initiated an investigation regarding this immoral act directed at our people, and necessary actions will be taken in the first meeting regarding the report to be prepared. It is respectfully announced to the public."