Yeni Party Ünye District Chair İsa Maral Reacts Strongly to Halk TV Decision

Yeni Party Ünye District Chair İsa Maral made a written statement regarding the developments concerning the appointment of a trustee to Halk TV and the detention of channel employees. The statement drew attention to the importance of democratic rights and freedoms while reacting to the pressure on the press.

Criticism of Interventions Against Halk TV

Yeni Party Ünye District Chair İsa Maral evaluated the trustee decision regarding Halk TV and the detention of journalists during a press statement he made in Ordu.

Maral argued that such interventions against media organizations create a concerning situation in terms of democratic rights and freedoms.

Emphasis on the Public's Right to Information

Stating that the country wakes up to a new darkness every morning, Maral expressed that political judicial operations targeting the public will and injustices continue uninterrupted.

He voiced that the decisions in question target not only a television channel, but directly the society's freedom to receive news.

Judicial Processes and Timing

Touching upon the judicial process carried out against Ekrem İmamoğlu in his statement, İsa Maral criticized the timing of the events that took place.

He emphasized the importance of accurately and completely conveying all developments in Turkey's political and economic agenda to the public.

Free Press and Message of Solidarity

Reminding that press freedom is one of the fundamental elements of democratic societies, Maral noted that journalists must be able to continue their work without remaining under pressure.

At the end of the statement, he stated that they stand by Halk TV and press workers, emphasizing that they will continue to protect Turkey's future.