How things have changed... A Haber referred to PKK leader Öcalan as 'Mr. Abdullah Öcalan'!
A caption broadcast on A Haber regarding the ongoing İmralı meetings as part of the second peace process, which referred to PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan as 'Mr. Abdullah Öcalan,' has drawn widespread backlash on social media.
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Meetings between the DEM Party İmralı delegation and Abdullah Öcalan, the leader of the separatist terrorist organization PKK, are continuing as part of the second peace process. The delegation's visits to the island and the ongoing contacts are being closely followed by the public.
A Haber, known for its proximity to the AKP, covered the meeting held by the DEM İmralı delegation with Öcalan. In the channel's lower-third caption (kj), it was observed that the terrorist organization leader was referred to as "Mr. Abdullah Öcalan."
IMAGES BECAME A TRENDING TOPIC ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Footage of the moment the aforementioned phrase appeared on screen spread rapidly on social media. Numerous reactions were expressed in posts regarding the language used by A Haber.
Following the backlash, it was observed that A Haber changed the phrase in question.