Disrespectful Manipulative News and Comments from MSB Elicit Reaction.
Turkish Ministry of National Defense Warns Against Untrue and Manipulative News
The Ministry of National Defense in Turkey has issued a statement warning against manipulative and untrue news and comments that target the Turkish Armed Forces and the Command Level. The statement described such news as disrespectful to the unity, integrity, and security of the country.
The Ministry urged the public to stay away from discourses directed at the Turkish Armed Forces, which have successfully fulfilled all kinds of duties assigned to it. It called on the people to keep the Turkish military out of daily polemics and political debates.
The Turkish Armed Forces and their commanders have been associated with elections in recent times, drawing them into ongoing political debates. This, the statement said, is disrespectful to the labor of the heroic and devoted military personnel.
The statement emphasized that the Turkish Armed Forces carry out their activities with determination and focus to protect the rights and interests of their country and their nation at home and beyond. The Ministry also shared some pictures of the Armed Forces performing their duties excellently.
Therefore, the Ministry encouraged the public to keep the military out of political debates as it is of the highest interests of the noble nation. The call to be respectful to the integrity and unity of the Turkish Armed Forces is a reminder to be careful in criticizing the military for political purposes.
