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Press center to be set up in Hatay/Cilvegözü regarding Operation Spring Shield launched by Turkish Armed Forces

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Thursday, 05 March 2020 11:40

GENERAL INFORMATION

The attention of national and international media to the Southeastern region of Turkey has increased due to Operation Spring Shield launched by Turkish Armed Forces in Idlib. In this respect, a press accreditation center has been located at Cilvegözü Border Gate in Reyhanlı/Hatay.

ACCREDITATION

Members of the press who wish to cover the developments in Idlib should be accreditated for carrying out journalistic activities in the secured areas to be determined by the related authorities.

Members of the national press should apply by legibly filling in the enclosed accreditation form, bringing a copy of their press card (Media members without this press card should apply with a letter of authorization from their media organization and a copy of their official ID cards.) and the photo as jpeg format.
Resident members of the foreign press in Turkey should apply by legibly filling in the enclosed accreditation form, bringing a copy of their press card and the photo as jpeg format.
Members of the foreign press coming from abroad should apply by legibly filling in the enclosed accreditation form, bringing a copy of their local press card together with a letter of authorization from their media organization, a copy of their passport and the photo as jpeg format.

Press members need to collect their accreditation cards in person by submitting an ID document at the Accreditation Center.

Working Hours of the Press Accreditation Center:

Every day between 09:30-17:00 hrs

For Details:

Murat KARAMAN : +90 553 471 10 44 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Ahmet Semih DENİZ : +90 533 304 45 78 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ATTACHMENT: https://www.iletisim.gov.tr/images/uploads/icerik/Press_Accreditation_Form.doc

Statement On The Foiled Coup Attempt In Turkey

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Friday, 22 July 2016 10:18

On the evening of July 15th, a faction of the Turkish Armed Forces attempted to stage a coup in various cities of Turkey, particularly in Ankara and Istanbul.

It was understood in a short time that this was more than a treacherous plot: It was a terrorist campaign. The perpetrators shot at their own people, stabbed their commanders in the back and bombed the National Parliament and the Office of the Presidency.

From the very beginning, the command chain and vast majority of the Turkish Armed Forces stood up against the coup attempt. It was merely some elements of the Air Forces, Gendarmerie and armored units that joined the violent conspiracy. Both the police and public prosecutors immediately took necessary measures to foil the attempt.

Above all, it was the Turkish nation who thwarted the plot. They displayed a historic solidarity as they took to the streets and remained defiant. They stood bravely in front of the tanks and reclaimed their democratic rights.

The terrorists tried to broadcast their message by taking over studios of the state TV (TRT) and raiding private media outlets. Yet the plotters' attempt to control the media did not last long. It must be noted that the Turkish media also played a key role in defeating the coup attempt.

Throughout the process, all the political parties and Members of the Turkish Grand National Assembly and the people stood firmly by democracy, democratic politics, democratic institutions and the Constitution. A Joint Declaration in defense of democracy was issued during the extraordinary meeting of the General Assembly on the 16th of July.

During the operations held against the terrorist group, more than 6000 have been detained so far and more than 100 coup plotters were captured dead. The operations continue.

Unfortunately, more than 190 of our citizens were left dead and more than 1400 wounded.

A group of eight involved in the coup attempt fled to Greece on board of a helicopter that they stole. Necessary steps have been taken for the return of the suspects and the helicopter.

This coup attempt was staged by the Fethullah Gülen Terrorist Organization (FETÖ). Our government has been constantly exposing the real motives of this terrorist group and its leader, Fethullah Gülen, to all allies and partners. The foiled coup is the latest criminal act revealing the danger posed by FETÖ.

Our President, Prime Minister, Government and Members of Turkish Grand National Assembly and the Turkish people all together defeated this coup attempt and stood by democracy and rule of law.