25.03.2025 16:20
Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç reacted to CHP leader Özgür Özel's call for a boycott against media organizations and affiliated companies that he claims are biased and do not cover protests. Minister Tunç stated, "Targeting the names of brands that contribute to the growth of our country, calling for a boycott, and thereby aiming at our economy is a very dangerous approach."
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Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç made statements regarding the protests held after the corruption and terrorism investigations against the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM). Minister Tunç reacted to the call for a boycott made by CHP Chairman Özgür Özel against media organizations and affiliated companies that acted biased in the process and did not cover the protests.
"CALLS FOR VIOLENCE CANNOT BE PROTECTED BY LAW"
In his statements, Minister Tunç said: "Calls for violence can never be protected by law. Violence cannot be a means of freedom of expression. Violence poses a danger that disrupts social peace and violates individual rights. In this context, it should not be forgotten that making statements and actions targeting ongoing judicial investigations constitutes a crime.
"I CONDEMN THE DESPICABLE INSULTS TOWARDS OUR LATE PRESIDENT'S MOTHER"
Insulting our esteemed President and his late mother with unspeakable slurs is testing the patience of our nation. I condemn this immorality and these despicable insults.
"THE CALL FOR BOYCOTTING IS A VERY DANGEROUS APPROACH TO TARGET OUR ECONOMY"
Targeting the names of brands that contribute to the growth of our country, calling for a boycott, and thus targeting our economy is a very dangerous approach. Mentioning media organizations in a hostile manner and booing them is an assault on press freedom.
"TURKISH JUDICIARY HOLDS ACCOUNTABLE BOTH TERRORISTS AND CORRUPT INDIVIDUALS"
The Turkish judiciary is independent and impartial. It makes decisions according to its conscience. The Turkish judiciary holds accountable both terrorists and those involved in corruption.
Claiming that the Turkish judiciary is not independent is a vile perception operation against foreign media organizations.
"ATTEMPTS TO POLITICIZE JUDICIAL INVESTIGATIONS ARE FUTILE"
Attempts to politicize judicial investigations are futile. The Turkish judiciary is independent, impartial, and makes decisions according to the constitution, laws, and its conscience. No one can intimidate or suppress judges and prosecutors.
"THOSE WHO DISTURB THE STREETS WILL NOT GO UNPUNISHED"
If there is an allegation of a crime in a rule of law, the defense is not in the streets. Those who disturb the streets are being identified and will not go unpunished."
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