"The reporter who reported the news 'The governor has an umbrella, but the veterans do not' has been detained."

14.10.2025 19:57

During the Veterans Day ceremony in Iğdır, images of Governor Ercan Turan appearing with an umbrella while the veterans were left in the rain drew criticism. Following the news report by İHA reporter Sebahattin Yum titled "The governor has an umbrella, but the veterans do not," he was taken into custody.

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A wreath-laying ceremony was held in front of the 100th Year Public Library in Iğdır on September 19, due to the Veterans Day. During the ceremony, Iğdır Governor Ercan Turan came to the area with an umbrella due to the heavy rain.

THE INCIDENT CAUSED A GREAT REACTION

However, veterans, including Ahmet Akdeniz, the President of the Martyrs' Families Solidarity and Assistance Association, and Orhan Severli, the President of the Turkish War Disabled, Martyrs' Widows and Orphans Association, were left in the rain. When it was noticed that the press members present in the area were filming, the collection of umbrellas in the area drew attention.

REPORTER DETAINED

The issue suddenly became a topic of discussion and the incident brought reactions along with it. A new development regarding the incident occurred. It was learned that İHA reporter Sebahattin Yum was detained. In a news report published by İHA regarding this, it was stated, "Reporter Sebahattin Yum, who was detained by the Security Branch teams of the Iğdır Police Department to take his statement, had made news about the Veterans Day event held in Iğdır a few days ago, saying 'The governor has an umbrella, but the veterans do not'."

Here are the moments that caused a great stir;

Reporter Detained in Iğdır
Reporter Detained in Iğdır


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