DEM Party denies 'Imralı minutes' claims, warns of sabotage

The DEM Party's İmralı Delegation has issued a strong statement refuting claims and "meeting notes" attributed to Abdullah Öcalan that have recently circulated on social media. These purported documents suggest Öcalan made assessments of various political figures, including sending "greetings" to Özgür Özel, the leader of the DEM Party.

The delegation emphasized that texts shared under the guise of "meeting notes" or "minutes" have been altered, with additions and omissions designed to mislead. They specifically pointed to claims within some "minutes" that aim to provoke the public and the process. The party views these actions as a dangerous and unacceptable attempt to sabotage both Öcalan and the critical stage of the peace process.

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We clearly state that these initiatives are a dangerous activity aimed at directly sabotaging Mr. Öcalan and the process that has reached an important threshold, and that this is unacceptable under any circumstances.

"We clearly state that these initiatives are a dangerous activity aimed at directly sabotaging Mr. Öcalan and the process that has reached an important threshold, and that this is unacceptable under any circumstances," the statement read. The delegation stressed that any document, note, or information not officially coming from the İmralı Delegation, or from the family and lawyers who met with Öcalan, and not based on an official platform, should not be given credence.

The party urged the public to disregard any unofficial information, reinforcing that only verified communications through official channels should be trusted. This clarification aims to prevent misinformation and protect the integrity of the ongoing sensitive political process.

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We want to emphasize once again that no document, note, or information that does not come from the İmralı Delegation, or from the family and lawyers who met with Mr. Öcalan, and is not based on an official platform, should be given credence.