Directorate of Communications Refutes Allegations Against Sümeyye Erdoğan Bayraktar
The Center for Combating Disinformation (DDM) has refuted claims circulating on social media that President Erdoğan’s daughter, Sümeyye Erdoğan Bayraktar, made a “caliphate statement.” In a statement posted on their social media account, the DDM clarified that these claims are false and urged the public not to believe in the baseless allegations.
The announcement was made in response to posts on certain social media accounts, where it was wrongly stated that Sümeyye Erdoğan Bayraktar had made a statement regarding a caliphate. The DDM emphasized that there is no truth to these allegations and requested that people not spread misinformation.
The DDM’s statement comes as a reminder to be cautious of false information circulating on social media platforms. It serves as a reminder to fact-check information before sharing it and highlights the importance of verifying sources to avoid falling victim to misinformation.
The date of the statement was July 29, 2024, as indicated in the tweet shared by the DDM on their social media account. This incident underscores the need for vigilance when consuming and sharing information online, especially in the age of digital communication.