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Journalists’ Union of Turkey (TGS) has held a statement for the press in front of Cumhuriyet newspaper, which was targeted by a pro-government Akit TV presenter on air. “Cumhuriyet has never stayed silent and it will not do so”, the statement has read.

CHP Beyoğlu District Directorate gave a statement on Firuzağa Square in response to Akit TV presenters remarks: “If we were to kill civilians, we would start in Cihangir, then Nişantaşı, Etiler...”

Akit TV presenter Ahmet Keser has resigned from his post at the channel following backlash, while Justice and Development Party (AKP) Spokesperson Ünal has stated that they cannot approve Keser's words. Prosecutors have launched an investigation into Keser.

CHP MP Erdem has filed a criminal complaint against Akit TV managers and its presenter who said, ““If we had the intention to kill civilians, we would have started doing it from Cihangir, Nişantaşı, Etiler”.

Regarding the claims that TAF kills civilians in Afrin, Akit TV Presenter has said, “If we had the intention to kill civilians, we would have started doing it from Nişantaşı, Etiler..Right? I mean there are lots of traitors, there is the parliament..”

Cumhuriyet newspaper executives have filed a criminal complaint against Akit TV presenter Yusuf Ozan, who targeted Cumhuriyet and its employees.

Professional journalist associations have expressed outrage at pro-government Akit TV Presenter Yusuf Ozan after he targeted and threatened Cumhuriyet newspaper by saying: "It is permissible to kill the likes of you.”