Minister Tunç responds to the DEM Party member who said, "The ball is now in the government's court."

30.04.2025 13:51

Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç responded to the co-chair of the DEM Party, Tülay Hatimoğulları's statement, "The ball is now in the government's court regarding the steps that need to be taken, especially concerning Öcalan's freedom of communication and work," by saying, "What does it mean that the ball is in the government? We are not playing ball."

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The process that started with MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli's message of "Turkey Without Terror" continues with the visits of the DEM Party delegation to İmralı, while Tülay Hatimoğulları made a striking statement yesterday.

HATİMOĞULLARI: THE BALL IS NOW IN THE GOVERNMENT'S COURT

DEM Party Co-Chair Hatimoğulları, in her evaluation regarding the disarmament process, stated, "The ball is now in the government's court regarding the steps that need to be taken, especially concerning Öcalan's communication and working freedom."

MINISTER TUNÇ: THERE IS A SERIOUS ISSUE HERE

Before the AK Party's parliamentary group meeting, Tunç answered questions from the press and also evaluated Hatimoğulları's statements. Stating that there is no negotiation in the process, Tunç said, "What does it mean that the ball is in the government? We are not playing ball here. There is a serious issue here. There are efforts regarding its liquidation. It is necessary to support these efforts. We should avoid statements that would undermine these efforts."

"SIRRI SÜREYYA ÖNDER HAD A CONSTRUCTIVE ATTITUDE"

After the İmralı delegation's meetings, Sırrı Süreyya Önder fell ill. He had a constructive attitude and was really contributing greatly to this process. Hopefully, he will recover and regain his health. This process needs to continue. The ball being in the government is not the case. There is no negotiation or bargaining here. During the DEM Party's visit to the Ministry of Justice last week, we did not engage in a negotiation," she stated.