The debate over "We are Mustafa Kemal's soldiers" continues! Minister Tunç: If there is any violation of the law, relevant authorities will conduct an investigation.

02.09.2024 23:50

While the echoes of lieutenants shouting "We are Mustafa Kemal's soldiers" continue at the graduation ceremonies of military schools, a statement on the matter also came from Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç. Tunç stated, "We should avoid actions, behaviors, and attitudes that will disturb our nation. The real oath is the one made according to the law. Therefore, our view on this matter is that if there is any violation of the law, the relevant authorities will already take action."

The Minister of Justice, Yılmaz Tunç, made noteworthy statements regarding the controversy that started with the lieutenants chanting "We are Mustafa Kemal's soldiers" at the graduation ceremony of military schools. Minister Tunç said, "We should avoid actions, behaviors, and attitudes that will disturb our nation. The real oath is the one made according to the law. Therefore, our view on this matter is that if there is a situation contrary to the law, the relevant authorities will handle it."

STATEMENT FROM MINISTER TUNÇ REGARDING "LIEUTENANTS"

The Minister of Justice, Yılmaz Tunç, answered the questions of the press members at the reception held at the Court of Cassation due to the opening of the new judicial year. Minister Tunç addressed the controversy that started after the lieutenants chanted "We are Mustafa Kemal's soldiers" at the end of the graduation ceremony of military schools.

"WE SHOULD AVOID STATEMENTS THAT WILL DISTURB OUR NATION"

Minister Tunç stated that it is determined by the law how the graduating officers will take their oath. Using the expression "We should avoid actions and statements that will disturb different segments of society and our nation," Tunç emphasized that the mentioned images caused discomfort in many segments of society and said the following: "The evaluation of what these correspond to in terms of disciplinary provisions will be made by the relevant institution. We should not allow for any behavior that will be misinterpreted and disturb public opinion."

"IF THERE IS A VIOLATION OF THE LAW, NECESSARY ACTION WILL BE TAKEN"

In this sense, that place should be especially sensitive. We should avoid actions, behaviors, and attitudes that will disturb our nation. The real oath is the one made according to the law. Therefore, our view on this matter is that if there is a situation contrary to the law, the relevant authorities will handle it."

MSB: ALLEGATIONS OF AN INVESTIGATION BEING OPENED ARE NOT TRUE

The Ministry of National Defense stated the following in its statement regarding the issue: "The graduation ceremonies of the Military Schools were held on August 30-31, and the lieutenants who graduated no longer have any administrative connection with the Military Schools. The allegations that an investigation was opened against the lieutenants due to their social media posts are not true. Respectfully announced to the public."