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Ex-Military Chief İlker Başbuğ Ordered to Be Released

Ex-Military Chief İlker Başbuğ Ordered to Be Released

Istanbul 20th High Criminal Court ordered the released of İlker Başbuğ, Turkey’s jailed ex-military chief within Ergenekon case, after the Constitutional Court ruling about his rights have been violated.

Başbuğ: Allegations are a "Comedy of Deficiencies"

INTERNET MEMORANDUM TRIAL

Başbuğ: Allegations are a "Comedy of Deficiencies"

Former Chief of General Staff Başbuğ claimed at the 58th hearing of the Internet Memorandum trial that he did not deem the court to be in charge of his prosecution. He stated that he was not going to present his defence or answer any questions.

Former Chief of General Staff in the Dock

INTERNET MEMORANDUM TRIAL

Former Chief of General Staff in the Dock

Former Chief of General Staff Başbuğ is tried in the scope of the Internet Memorandum trial. His lawyers now demanded the court decide for lack of jurisdiction. The request was dismissed.

Former Chief of General Staff Facing Life Sentence

Former Chief of General Staff Facing Life Sentence

The indictment about former Chief of General Staff Başbuğ seeks an aggravated life sentence under allegations of an attempt to overthrow the government.

3 February 2012

Former Chief of General Staff Involved in "Internet Memorandum"?

Former Chief of General Staff Involved in "Internet Memorandum"?

An investigation about former Chief of General Staff İlker Başbuğ was launched in the context of the "internet memorandum".

"Başbuğ Breached the Law Again and Meddled with Politics"

"Başbuğ Breached the Law Again and Meddled with Politics"

Taraf newspaper criticized the allegations voiced by Gen. Başbuğ that the police leaked documents of the Ergenekon Investigation to the newspaper. The daily accused him of racism and disrespectfulness. BDP member Demirtaş called for the suspension of the Chief of General Staff.

8 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Chief of General Staff Threatens "One Part of the Press"

Chief of General Staff Threatens "One Part of the Press"

Chief of General Staff Gen. Başbuğ said that 'even the press during the armistice was not as treacherous' as a certain part of today's press in Turkey. Tarf newspaper responded, "The real traitor is the one who leaves children to die".

4 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Another Lesson to the Media from Chief of General Staff

Another Lesson to the Media from Chief of General Staff

General İlker Başbuğ, Chief of General Staff, said to think well when publishing news about terrorism. At the same time, journalists are facing severe prison sentences related to news and interviews concerned with the Democratic Society Party or the PKK.

16 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Coup Plans and "Information Leakage" on General Staff's Agenda

Coup Plans and "Information Leakage" on General Staff's Agenda

Chief of General Staff Başbuğ announced that an investigation has been launched into the alleged "Balyoz" coup plan in order to "reveal the truth" and that leakage of information will be investigated too.

26 January 2010 Tolga Korkut

General Staff Launched New Investigation into "Piece of Paper"

General Staff Launched New Investigation into "Piece of Paper"

The General Staff launched a further investigation into the "Action Plan against Reactionary Forces" after it was found to be an original document. General Başbuğ had previously referred to the document as a "piece of paper". The General Staff voiced their concerns about the leaking of the letter of advice to the press and wants the ones responsible for the leakage to be punished.

27 October 2009 Tolga Korkut

Complaint about Chief of General Staff Goes to Military Prosecutor

Complaint about Chief of General Staff Goes to Military Prosecutor

Istanbul MP Uras and activist Algan representatively handed a petition to the Sultanahmet Courthouse concerning a trial against the Chief of General Staff. Uras expects the issue to be brought to the Grand National Assembly.

29 September 2009 Bawer Çakır

"Military Cannot Interfere in Our Debate on a Solution"

Kurdish Question

"Military Cannot Interfere in Our Debate on a Solution"

According to Assist. Prof. Coşkun, the Chief of General Staff has no right to make political statements on the Kurdish question.

26 August 2009 Tolga Korkut

Freedom of Expression

Court Acquittal for Criticism of Turkish Armed Forces

Journalist Rahmi Yıldırım hopes that his acquittal will set a precedent for breaking down other taboos.

27 July 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Chief of General Staff Warns: "Hands off the Army"

Plan against AKP and Gülen

Chief of General Staff Warns: "Hands off the Army"

Başbuğ called the controversial document a "piece of paper" and criticised those making comments on the issue.

26 June 2009 Emine Özcan

"PM Has Authority to Investigate General Staff"

Plan Against the AKP and GÜLEN

"PM Has Authority to Investigate General Staff"

Prof. Dr. Sancar has criticised the Prime Minister for going to court over alleged military plans to defame his party.

22 June 2009 Bawer Çakır

"Detained Generals Innocent until Proven Guilty" Says Gen. Başbuğ

Statement by Chief Of Staff

"Detained Generals Innocent until Proven Guilty" Says Gen. Başbuğ

Chief of Staff General Başbuğ expressed "support for democracy" and criticised the media for damaging the image of the Turkish Armed Forces.

Chief of Staff’s Speech Did Not Impress Kurdish Politician

Chief of Staff’s Speech Did Not Impress Kurdish Politician

Chief of Staff İlker Başbuğ made his annual evaluation speech at the War Academies Command in Istanbul on 14 April. Kurdish politician Ekinci sees no great change to the past.

15 April 2009 Tolga Korkut

Chief Of Staff Attacks The Media

Chief Of Staff Attacks The Media

Chief of Staff İlker Başbuğ critized the media about the news they have been publishing regarding the Aktütün assault of the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK). He told everyone to be on the right side.

15 October 2008

Chief Of Staff Meets With Newspapers Of His Choice

Chief of Staff denies the charge that they have a set of accreditation criteria that keeps some of the newspapers out of its meetings, such as the newspapers Zaman, Bugün, Vakit, Taraf, Birgün and Evrensel, which were not invited to this meeting with press.

16 September 2008

Chief Of Staff Moves To Cripple The PKK Economically

Chief Of Staff Moves To Cripple The PKK Economically

According to journalist Faruk Balıkçı, in his Diyarbakır meeting, Chief of Staff İlker Başbuğ concentrated only on the economic dimension of the Kurdish Problem to prevent more people from joining the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK); the political dimension was missing.

5 September 2008 Tolga Korkut

İlker Başbuğ Is The New Head Of The Turkish General Staff

President Abdullah Gül approved the new promotions by the High Military Council (YAŞ). The new head of the General Staff is İlker Başbuğ. There were no expulsions this year.