05.05.2026 20:27
The movement of former Interior Minister and AK Party Istanbul Deputy Süleyman Soylu towards a journalist who wanted to ask a question about the Gülistan Doku investigation sparked major controversy. When the journalist said, 'I have a question about the Gülistan Doku investigation,' Soylu first asked, 'Who are you?' and then blocked the journalist from recording by saying, 'Brother, did you get permission?'
Former Interior Minister and AK Party Istanbul Deputy Süleyman Soylu reacted to a journalist who wanted to ask a question about the Gülistan Doku investigation. When the journalist said, "I had a question about the Gülistan Doku investigation," Soylu first asked, "Who are you?"
“DID YOU GET PERMISSION?” HE SAID
As the journalist continued to record, Soylu said, "Brother, did you get permission?" At that moment, it was seen that the journalist was being prevented from recording. Soylu's words and attitude towards the journalist sparked debate on social media.
In the investigation launched six years later into Gülistan Doku's suspicious death, 12 people, including the then Tunceli Governor, were arrested, while the claim that the then Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu defended Tunceli Governor Tuncay Sonel caused widespread public reaction.
SOYLU'S RESPONSE TO THE NEWS WAS NOT DELAYED
According to the records in question, it was alleged that the then Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu used the phrase "The allegations against Tuncay Sonel are baseless," while Soylu responded to the allegations in some media outlets today with a statement on his X account.
IT STARTED WITH THE PHRASE "NATIONAL JOURNALISTS"
In his statement, Soylu said, "National Journalists! For years, without fear of God, you have continued your defamation campaigns against me. While doing this, you don't leave Islam to anyone either. In our faith, defamation and suspicion are considered as repulsive as eating your own brother's flesh.
"IT IS COMPLETELY DISTORTION, A LIE"
The questions asked by a member of parliament regarding the incident during our ministerial term were answered only within the scope of those specific questions, taking into account the ongoing investigation by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. The answers given to those questions and the subject of your news are completely distortion, lies, and slander.
"THE RELIGION OF THE STATE IS JUSTICE"
My answer to those who distort all this and, using the pain of an innocent girl, spew hatred and anger through 'ordered news' that almost all opposition media outlets coordinated from a single center with the same sentences regarding me is clear: The religion of the state is justice.
The life of an innocent person is more sacred than all of us, positions, and ranks. This investigation must be pursued decisively, not only for those who intended and covered up but also for every point that may have been neglected, no matter where it leads. Know this...
"GOD IS WITH THE RIGHTEOUS"
Your reckoning will be heavy in the afterlife. God is with the righteous. Below are the questions asked by the member of parliament, the answers provided through the General Directorate of Security, your news containing slander and distortion, and the news published with the same sentences by other media outlets you are acting with…"
HE ALSO SHARED HIS ANSWERS TO THE MOTION
Meanwhile, alongside this statement, Soylu also shared the documents of the questions asked by the member of parliament on the subject and the answers given through the General Directorate of Security.