17.01.2025 14:42
At the end of this period, former Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu, who announced that he would leave active politics, made headlines with his remarks about the terrorist leader Öcalan. In a meeting with representatives of media organizations in Ankara, Soylu stated, "It's free to try. Just put a lawyer and a phone next to Apo, and he will dismantle the organization."
The Chairman of the Interior Affairs Commission of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and AK Party Istanbul Deputy Süleyman Soylu met with the Ankara representatives of media organizations at the Anadolu Broadcasters Federation's "Anatolian Conversations" event.
ÖCALAN'S WORDS ATTRACTED ATTENTION
The former Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu, who made headlines at the meeting with his statement about leaving active politics at the end of his term, also ignited a major debate with his remarks regarding the terrorist leader Abdullah Öcalan.
"PKK WAS FOUNDED BY APO"
When asked about the process that began with the DEM Party's visit to İmralı and whether Abdullah Öcalan, the leader of the terrorist organization PKK, still has an influence over the organization, Soylu stated, "PKK was founded by 'Apo', all its atrocities were committed by 'Apo'. No one can take a step in the PKK without the permission of the founding mind."
"TRYING IS FREE"
Soylu's statement, "Trying is free. Just put a lawyer and a phone next to Apo, and he will dismantle the organization," also drew attention.