Ministry of National Defense to take legal action over Özgür Özel's statements
The Ministry of National Defense (MSB) has issued a statement regarding the remarks made by CHP leader Özgür Özel, stating, "Statements targeting our Force Commanders personally and our Ministry in general are unacceptable. All legal rights will be exercised." President Erdoğan had given the instruction during a meeting he attended yesterday.
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The Ministry of National Defense (MSB) has taken action regarding the expressions used by CHP leader Özgür Özel.
Following the instruction given by President Erdoğan at the Extended Provincial Heads meeting yesterday, a statement was released by the Ministry of National Defense (MSB).
The statement from the MSB included the following: "Statements targeting our Force Commanders personally and our Ministry in general are unacceptable. All legal rights will be exercised."
CHP leader Özgür Özel had directed criticisms toward Land Forces Commander General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu and Naval Forces Commander Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu, while President Erdoğan, in his speech, targeted Özel with the words: "I am addressing you as Commander-in-Chief; watch your step, if you don't, we know how to make you watch it."
Details to follow...