The procedures at the police station for 24 suspects detained within the scope of the FETO investigation carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office have been completed.

The suspects were taken to the Istanbul Courthouse in Çağlayan. After the statements at the prosecutor’s office, 16 suspects who were referred to the criminal judgeship of peace were arrested, and judicial control provisions were applied to 6 suspects.

Procedures for other suspects are ongoing.

INVESTIGATION

In the investigation carried out by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, in line with the “Security Private Analysis Report (EMAR)” records on the SD card obtained from the secret witness code-named “Garson”, 25 suspects were identified who had contacts with people within the secret structures of the organization, had account registrations at Bank Asya, had an unusual increase in account movements on suspicious dates, had payphone/consecutive call records, and were considered to be operating at a responsible level within the security secret structure.

In this context, 24 suspects were detained in the simultaneous operation organized in 8 provinces centered in Istanbul to capture 25 suspects, 8 of whom were active public officials, 11 of whom were private sector employees and 6 of whom did not have an active SSI record. It was reported that efforts to capture the fugitive suspect were continuing.

Under the coordination of the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, an operation was carried out at 30 different addresses in 10 provinces, centered in Ankara, by the Ankara Provincial Police Department’s Organized Crime Branch Directorate teams. A detention order was issued for 29 suspects who were found to have participated in the crime of “premeditated murder” within the scope of FETO activities regarding the accident/destruction of the helicopter carrying the late Grand Unity Party (BBP) Chairman Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu and his friends. 27 suspects were detained during the operation.

19 SUSPECTS WERE ARRESTED

27 suspects who were taken into custody were present at the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office after their procedures. The Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office referred all the suspects to the Criminal Judgeship of Peace with a request for arrest. As a result of the evaluation made by the judgeship, 19 out of 27 suspects were arrested, and it was decided to impose judicial control measures on 8 suspects.

THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES IN MULTIPLE WAYS

Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office stated that the investigation into the accident/destruction of the helicopter in which Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu and his companions lost their lives continues in a multifaceted and meticulous manner.

AKUT Former President Nasuh Mahruki’s post on his X account caused public outrage. Mahruki made the scandalous statement that “July 15 was a coup attempt that was noticed in advance, but was not deliberately prevented and allowed to take place in a controlled manner, seeing it as an opportunity for regime change.” An investigation was officially launched against Nasuh Mahruki by the Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, and a detention order was issued.

EMPHASIS ON “BEYOND THE LIMITS OF CRITICISM” IN THE REFERRAL
In the referral letter of the prosecutor’s office; It was clearly stated that Mahruki targeted the Turkish nation, our martyrs who sacrificed their lives and our heroic security forces. In the dispatch article, it was emphasized that Mahruki described the July 15 treacherous coup attempt, which targeted the Turkish nation and martyred our citizens and security forces, as theater, and that the tweet was beyond the limits of criticism. It was also stated that Mahruki had more than 571 thousand followers and that the provocative post in question received more than 76 thousand views in a short time, creating a clear and present danger and outrage in society.

ARRESTED
Mahruki, who was taken into custody, was referred to the Criminal Court of Peace with a request for arrest after his statement at the prosecutor’s office. Mahruki was arrested and sent to prison by the court on the charge of ‘inciting the public to hatred and hostility’.

BREAKING NEWS… The tension that started after the absolute nullity decision in the Republican People’s Party has reached its peak. With Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu’s return to the chairmanship, the division within the party began to become more evident.

ÖZGÜR ÖZEL’S ROAD MAP HAS BEEN CLEAR…

After the Headquarters opposed the request for an Extraordinary Congress due to the ‘precautionary decision’, Özgür Özel and his team accelerated their work on the new party. The road map of Özgür Özel, who gave signals of resignation from CHP with the message “We will find a new way” at every opportunity, began to take shape.

WILL HOLD ITS LAST GROUP MEETING ON TUESDAY

According to the backstage information shared by AHaber Reporter İlter Yeşiltaş on live broadcast, it was claimed that Özgür Özel would resign from CHP at the group meeting to be held on Tuesday. İlter Yeşiltaş said, “Özgür Özel’s road map has now been determined. Özel will hold his last group meeting in the CHP on Tuesday next week and will give his clearest messages for the new party. That group meeting will also be his last meeting and Özel is expected to make a farewell speech.

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In the memorandum sent to the Presidency of the Turkish Grand National Assembly with the signature of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, it was stated that Somalia’s security and stability are important for the entire region.

In the memorandum, it is emphasized that Türkiye has established multifaceted cooperation in political, social, economic and security fields with the Federal Government of Somalia since 2011, for the benefit of the people of both countries, and said, “The reputation that our country has in the eyes of the Somali people and the trust that has been built in our country over the years have been an important factor in the uninterrupted continuation of our cooperation. Within the scope of the Framework Agreement on Military Education, Technical and Scientific Cooperation in the Field of Military Education, Military Training Cooperation Agreement, Defense Industry Cooperation Agreement and Military Financial Cooperation Agreement, which are in force between the two countries, security and stability in Somalia are ensured.” “Our training, assistance and consultancy activities continue, and support has been provided for more than ten years together with the international community to restructure the Somali defense and security forces and ensure that they reach the capacity to combat terrorism.” statements were included.

In the memorandum, which stated that although the Somali defense and security forces have sufficient potential in terms of personnel and other resources, they could not reach the desired level in fulfilling their duties due to economic difficulties, it was noted that the Federal Government of Somalia requested assistance, including the support to be provided by the Armed Forces, from the Republic of Turkey against terrorism, piracy, illegal fishing, all kinds of smuggling and other threats, in line with the objectives agreed in the Defense and Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement.

The following statements were included in the memorandum:

“In this respect, within the scope of the objectives agreed in the aforementioned agreement and the decision of the United Nations Security Council on 1 December 2023 regarding Somalia’s fight against terrorism, it is envisaged that, on the basis of our holistic approach towards the stability and prosperity of Somalia, Somalia will effectively benefit from its own resources by helping to protect its economic resources and thus bring the defense and security forces to a level that will ensure and maintain the security of the country.

Thanks to this cooperation with Somalia, it will be possible to secure Somalia’s economic resources and contribute to stability and security in the region, which is of key importance for our foreign trade and maritime transport, and to strengthen our friendship with Somalia, as well as to reinforce our country’s support to the efforts carried out against terrorism, piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Aden, the Arabian Sea and adjacent regions, which endanger international peace and stability and can negatively affect our national interests.

With these considerations, the border, extent, amount and time will be determined and determined by the President, in accordance with the United Nations Security Council resolutions and our obligations arising from international law, by using cooperation opportunities with third countries and international organizations when necessary, within the scope of the implementation of international agreements concluded between Somalia and our country, including Somalia’s maritime jurisdiction areas, in order to support the activities of Turkish Armed Forces elements to ensure the security of Somalia against terrorism, piracy, illegal fishing, all kinds of smuggling and other threats. “I would like to inform you that the duration of the permission given by the Decision of the Turkish Grand National Assembly dated 27 July 2024 and numbered 1423, in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution, will be extended for 2 years, starting from 27 July 2026, in order to be assigned to the regions to be jointly determined by the two countries, in accordance with the rules to be determined exclusively, and to make the necessary arrangements in accordance with the principles to be determined by the President.”

Director of Communications Burhanettin Duran, regarding the “Common Understanding” document published by the European Union (EU) on July 15, said, “This approach, which ignores Türkiye’s candidate country status, once again reveals the EU’s lack of vision for the common future.” he said.

Duran made a statement on his NSosyal account regarding the evaluations regarding Türkiye in the “Common Understanding” document published by the EU on July 15.

Stating that the evaluations in question are far from objectivity and strategic foresight, Duran said:

“This approach, which ignores Türkiye’s candidate country status, once again reveals the EU’s lack of vision for the common future. While Türkiye’s indispensable role in terms of Euro-Atlantic security was clearly confirmed at the NATO Ankara Summit, statements that ignore this fact do not contribute to constructive dialogue. Repeated one-sided discourses on the Eastern Mediterranean and Cyprus issues do not reflect international law and historical facts. A permanent solution is only possible with an impartial and realistic approach based on equity. The EU’s priority “It is extremely important that it adopts a more responsible discourse, away from judgments and based on mutual respect and common interest.”

The evaluations regarding our country in the “Common Understanding” document published by the European Union on July 15, 2026 are far from objectivity and strategic foresight.

This approach, which ignores Türkiye’s candidate country status, once again demonstrates the EU’s lack of vision for the common future.

— Burhanettin Duran (@burhanduran) July 17, 2026