Alumni Network Calls for Expulsion of CHP Deputy Orhan Sarıbal
Translated from Turkish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
- A network of Bursa Male High School alumni has called for the expulsion of CHP Bursa Deputy Orhan Sarıbal from their association.
- They cite Sarıbal's actions during a protest at CHP headquarters as contradicting the school's values of democracy and the rule of law.
- Halkevleri also announced it would initiate an expulsion process against Sarıbal, accusing him of collaborating with the government.
A group of alumni from Bursa Male High School has publicly demanded the expulsion of Orhan Sarıbal, a deputy from the Republican People's Party (CHP) representing Bursa. The Bursa Male High School Alumni Solidarity Network issued a statement calling on the Bursa Male High School Alumni Association (BELDER) to take action against Sarıbal.
Bursa Male High School is a century-old plane tree that raises generations committed to the rule of law and democracy. It is unacceptable for our name to be associated with anti-democratic moves.
The alumni network stated that Bursa Male High School has a century-long tradition of fostering generations committed to the rule of law and democracy. They declared that associating the school's name with anti-democratic moves is unacceptable. The network specifically criticized Sarıbal's conduct during events at the CHP headquarters, asserting that his actions clearly conflict with the school's esteemed values.
We call on the BEL-DER Management to take action and demand the urgent expulsion of the individual in question from the association's membership.
Furthermore, Halkevleri, an organization advocating for the people, announced its intention to begin an expulsion process against Sarıbal. Halkevleri stated that Sarıbal is acting in concert with groups supporting a decision they deem "absolutely null and void" concerning the CHP. Halkevleri condemned such actions, stating, "Being a direct or indirect part of the palace regime's attacks is undeniably collaborationism."
Being a direct or indirect part of the palace regime's attacks is undeniably collaborationism.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.