Bombshell claim from pro-government columnist: Fahrettin Altun has been dismissed! Here is his replacement...
Journalist Fuat Uğur has claimed that Communications Director Fahrettin Altun has been dismissed and that Burhaneddin Duran will be appointed in his place.
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Journalist Fuat Uğur, known for his proximity to the government, has claimed that a significant change has taken place at the Directorate of Communications. According to Uğur's statements, Fahrettin Altun has been removed from his post and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Burhaneddin Duran has been appointed in his place.
In a post on his X account, Uğur stated, "Best of luck to Burhaneddin Duran as the new Communications Director. Congratulations."
Yeni İletişim Başkanı olarak Burhaneddin Duran hayırlı olsun. Tebrik ederim. @burhanduran
— Fuat Uğur???? (@FUATUGUR) July 9, 2025
There has been no official statement yet regarding Fuat Uğur's claim.