The report of Hurriyet said a day before that the High-Society members, contacting foreigners who are Pro-EU (European Union) and pro-U.S., and those who see themselves as minorities were under the close watch of the army.
Planning is a need
A written statement by the General Staff said Wednesday that "The news is right. Under the Law No. 5442 for Province Administrations, Administrative Directors could ask for forces from the closest Ground, Air and naval Forces, in circumstances which they feel such a need.
Palling beforehand, is a necessity, to take measures against undesirable developments. The activity mentioned in that news, should be evaluated in this context.
However, work has been launched to correct some points in that work.
As the leakage of the letter of the General Staff to the press, pointed out to a weakness in the organization, opposition party Republican People's Party's (CHP) deputy Mustafa Ozyurek launched an inquiry motion at Parliament, asking Defense Minister Vecdi Gonul to answer, whether This practice is against freedom of thought and Does not such a duty belong to the National Intelligence and Security Organization? (NM)
