Images from Malazgirt caused a stir: Statement from the DMM on the claim that 'force commanders did not come on stage'

The Center for Combating Disinformation (DMM), affiliated with the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, has denied the claim that force commanders did not come on stage during the Malazgirt Victory celebration program.

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Images from Malazgirt caused a stir: Statement from the DMM on the claim that 'force commanders did not come on stage'

Events during the 953rd anniversary celebrations of the Malazgirt Victory, held in Muş, have become a major topic of discussion.

Following the speech by AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the protocol was invited to the stage.

The 953rd Anniversary Celebration Program for the Malazgirt Victory took place today. Erdoğan delivered a speech. Following the speech by AKP Chairman and President Erdoğan, the protocol was invited to the stage.

Those invited included, in order, Naval Forces Commander Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu, Land Forces Commander General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu, Air Forces Commander Ziya Cemal Kadıoğlu, and Gendarmerie General Commander General Ali Çardakçı. It was claimed that the force commanders did not come on stage.

A statement regarding the matter was issued by the Center for Combating Disinformation (DMM), affiliated with the Presidency's Directorate of Communications.

In the statement made by the DMM, it was stated that the claim appearing in some media outlets that "Force commanders did not come on stage despite being invited after President Erdoğan's speech in Malazgirt" does not reflect the truth.

The statement included the following: "Following the speech by our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, at the Malazgirt Victory anniversary event, the protocol was invited to the stage. It has been determined that our force commanders did indeed come on stage, but remained outside the frame while the footage was being recorded due to the length of the stage. Do not give credence to baseless claims."

The claim appearing in some media outlets that “Force commanders did not come on stage despite being invited after President Erdoğan's speech in Malazgirt” is not true.

Following the speech by our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, at the Malazgirt Victory anniversary event… pic.twitter.com/5eoW7Hetrw
— Dezenformasyonla Mücadele Merkezi (@dmmiletisim) August 27, 2024