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BirGün newspaper defends report on Kılıçdaroğlu event, vows legal action
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BirGün newspaper defends report on Kılıçdaroğlu event, vows legal action

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • BirGün newspaper stands by its report that paid 'extras' were brought to a Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu event.
  • The newspaper announced it will pursue legal action against the CHP leadership over their statements.
  • BirGün asserts its reporting is factual and based on participant observation, defending its independence and credibility.

Turkish newspaper BirGün has issued a strong defense of its reporting on an event attended by Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, asserting it will take legal action against the leadership of the Republican People's Party (CHP) for their public statements.

Our reporter's news, prepared with participant observation, is based on concrete information and is entirely true. We stand behind our news to the end.

— BirGün NewspaperThe newspaper defended its reporting on an event attended by Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.

The article in question, authored by Ebru Çelik, claimed that "hundreds of extras were brought to the ceremony for money." BirGün stated that the report was prepared through "participant observation" and is entirely factual. The newspaper declared, "We stand behind our news to the end."

BirGün criticized the CHP leadership's remarks as unacceptable, highlighting its own 22-year history of independent journalism. "As a newspaper without a boss, the sole reason it has been able to stand independently for 22 years is the unwavering trust it has created," the statement read. The paper vowed to pursue legal avenues against what it termed "slanders" targeting BirGün.

BirGün is one of the proud institutions of the press and has never lied to the public. The sole reason it has been able to stand independently for 22 years as a newspaper without a boss is the unwavering trust it has created.

— BirGün NewspaperThe newspaper asserted its credibility and independence in response to criticism.

The newspaper further emphasized its commitment to reporting the truth, stating, "We will continue to stand tall against these reckless attacks as we have for years, and due to the responsibility we carry, we will not abandon writing the truth for Turkey's bright future." BirGün also specifically addressed claims about its reporter, stating Ebru Çelik did not accept the 950 Turkish Lira allegedly distributed to 'extras' at the event, asserting that BirGün employees do not covet what is not rightfully theirs.

We announce to the public that we will pursue legal action regarding the slanders targeting BirGün.

— BirGün NewspaperThe newspaper declared its intention to take legal action against those making accusations.

CHP Spokesperson Müslim Sarı had previously denied the "paid extras" allegations, calling them "slander" and threatening legal action himself.

Those who sit in seats they do not deserve cannot insult values that have been nurtured with sweat, labor, and sacrifice.

— BirGün NewspaperThe newspaper criticized individuals making accusations against it.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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