14.09.2025 01:40
The President of RTÜK, Ebubekir Şahin, stated that the expression "There are many traitors among the Alevis" made by journalist Merdan Yanardağ on the program Tele1 is considered hate speech, and that necessary legal actions will be initiated. In his statement, Şahin said, "We inform the public that the necessary actions will be taken promptly in accordance with Law No. 6112."
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RTÜK President Ebubekir Şahin, who made a statement regarding journalist Merdan Yanardağ's remarks towards Alevi citizens on Tele1, announced that legal proceedings will be initiated.
Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) President Ebubekir Şahin stated in the program "4 Questions 4 Answers" aired on Tele1 that journalist Merdan Yanardağ's expression "There are many traitors among Alevis" is a hate speech that disrupts social peace, and he informed that necessary actions will be taken under Law No. 6112.
"UNACCEPTABLE"
In a statement he made on his social media account, Şahin emphasized that no words targeting the unity and solidarity of society can be justified, regardless of the reasons behind them.
"WE WILL ACT PROMPTLY"
Ebubekir Şahin noted the following in his statement: "The expression 'There are many traitors among Alevis' voiced by Merdan Yanardağ on Tele1 screens is a hate speech that targets our Alevi citizens, is divisive, humiliating, and disrupts social peace. As the Radio and Television Supreme Council, we strongly condemn these ugly words and inform the public that necessary actions will be taken promptly under Law No. 6112."
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