Medya News
Subscribe
  • Home
  • All News
  • Opinion
  • Kurdistan
  • Women
  • Politics
  • Human Rights
  • More
    • Audio Articles
    • Economy
    • Culture & Art
    • Ecology
    • Newsletter
    • Daily Review
Youtube
PODCAST
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • All News
  • Opinion
  • Kurdistan
  • Women
  • Politics
  • Human Rights
  • More
    • Audio Articles
    • Economy
    • Culture & Art
    • Ecology
    • Newsletter
    • Daily Review
Youtube
PODCAST
No Result
View All Result
Medya News

Journalist Erk Acarer: ‘The organisation that murdered Deniz Poyraz is more dangerous than ISIS’

Stating that the attack on the People’s Democratic Party (HDP) İzmir Provincial building in Turkey was similar to the attacks that took place in 2015, journalist Erk Acarer has concluded that the photos we have of the murderer Onur Gencer reveal the jihadism and paramilitary structure that exists on the Manbij-Idlib line.

11:07 am 25/06/2021
A A
Share this
FacebookTwitterRedditEmailLinkedInWhatsApp

After the attack on the People’s Democratic Party (HDP) İzmir Provincial building in Turkey which resulted in 20 year old Kurdish woman Deniz Poyraz being murdered, the assassin Onur Gencer’s posts in his social media accounts and his statement about his military training in Syria focused people’s attention to SADAT and Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) as well as allegations about these organisations transporting weapons to jihadi organisations in Syria.

SADAT is a controversial Turkish military consultancy company, the growing role of which in training of militias, recruiting and transferring Syrian mercenaries and children to Libya has raised many questions about the nature of the company’s activity areas over the years.

The company established by a former advisor of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been a subject of discussion due to its role in training various military factions, which were backed by Turkey to fight in cross-border missions, mainly in Syria and in Libya, and its close ties with Erdoğan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP).

The IHH, on the other hand, defines itself as an Istanbul-based Foundation for Human Rights and Freedoms and Humanitarian Relief. However, there has been speculations that in addition to its legitimate humanitarian activities, the IHH also provides financial and logistical support to radical Islamic terrorist networks, especially in Syria.

ANHA has reported that Turkey sent many ISIS and Free Syrian Army (FSA) members to Syria under the guise of being members of these aid organisations and made them fight there. It has also been reported that Antep province which is along the Syrian border of Turkey has become one of the important centres of these paramilitary groups’ fighters, in terms of health and logistical support, according to reports.

Gencer, who attacked the HDP Provincial building in Izmir, also made posts in Antep from his social media accounts. This also has raised questions amongst some as to whether Gencer has ties with SADAT and/or IHH.

Journalist Erk Acarer shared his evaluations with ANHA on the attack on the HDP İzmir Provincial building as well as the nature of Turkey’s aid to the FSA and other jihadist organisations through IHH and SADAT.

Acarer, who stated that the attack against the HDP’s İzmir Provincial building was similar to the attacks that had been carried out in 2015, said, “In the report published by the Human Rights Association, 602 people lost their lives and thousands were wounded between the period of 7 June – 1 November 2015. The AKP lost the elections in June and revised the solution by creating a conflict. Now, there is a similar situation going on.”

Pointing out that Gencer’s photographs with Grey Wolf symbols are the symbols AKP-MHP (Nationalist Movement Party) supporters use, Acarer said, “This Grey Wolf symbol takes us to the Turkmen mountains in Syria. Here, jihadism and the paramilitary axis can be drawn, overlapping with the Manbij-Idlib line.”

He added: “These relations are built through the Turkmen brotherhood. Here, it is seen that the attacker received training from a centre in Manbij. The attacker shares the task that he completed using a photo he took in Antep. What training did he receive there? What work was he involved in? Where is the alleged Turkish base that was presented in that post? These questions need to be asked.”

Regarding the relations of SADAT and the IHH, Acarer said, “What is SADAT and who is it? I have many cases referring to SADAT. I’m saying it once again: SADAT is Turkey’s security (Blackwater) company, founded in 2012. SADAT always denies what it has done. SADAT states it is not a domestic company, but the reality is the opposite.”

Acarer went on: “Turkey is not only a country that operates domestically but it also operates in this region since the war that broke out in Syria. How is Reyhanlı now and how were ‘liberated zones’ created in Antep? In a way, Syria was brought into Turkey.”

“Many reports document IHH’s relations with jihadist gangs. There are also reports of IHH and arms smuggling. When we bring them all together, we are faced with a large structure that extends to the government and includes the MHP and AKP.”

Emphasizing that SADAT is an organisation that trains the army, provides special training and allocates personnel, Erk Acarer stated that the leader of SADAT said that they made a proposal to change the structure of the Turkish Armed Forces right after the 15 July coup and that this was accepted.

“This person also served as the chief advisor to the president for one term. Again, in that process, he said: ‘We will establish the African Union, we will establish an Islamic Union extending from Africa to Asia, we will make Istanbul the capital city and the official religion will be Islam and our official language will be Arabic.’ He said all these sentences. What do they mean, why did he say all of this?” Acarer said.

The journalist also highlighted that Gencer, who murdered HDP’s Deniz Poyraz, was also influenced by political Islamist thoughts. “When we look at his profile, we can identify this jihadist structure from Turkmen groups. He is both affected by Turkism and also political Islamism. The profile reflected by Onur Gencer is a blend of these two,” he said.

“It also resembles the AKP-MHP alliance that has emerged today. With the end of ISIS and in losing its popularity, these new organisations are based on the FSA and have connections in Turkey. These groups carry out open work with the support of institutions such as the IHH. This structure in front of us is not like ISIS, in my opinion. It is more dangerous than ISIS.”

Stating that someone paved the way for the attack and allowed the attack to proceed, Acarer said, “The perpetrator of the massacre, Onur Gencer, enters the HDP İzmir Provincial Organisation building, waving his hand. He has been seen many times before, but for some reason, he cannot be detected. He’s dressed like he’s going to war. He has gloves and a big bag in the summer heat. The fact that the person entering the HDP building, which is under a 24-hour check, is so comfortable and does not encounter any intrusion, reminds us of the massacres that took place during the 2015 process.”

Acrer concluded that such attacks seem likely to continue: “The situation the government is going through and the fact that it is close to peace, strengthens the possibility of these attacks. There is talk of a controlled war scenario in this regard. Statements of civil war are being voiced. There have always been the risks of these kinds of attacks in Turkey.”

Share this
FacebookTwitterRedditEmailLinkedInWhatsApp
Tags: Trending

Related Posts

Turkish gov’t relies on war policies to win elections, says HDP co-chair

January 31, 2023
Petition to remove PKK from terrorist list submitted to EU

Petition to remove PKK from terrorist list submitted to EU

January 31, 2023
Kurds expect concrete steps from UN over Öcalan’s isolation, says Besê Hozat

Kurds expect concrete steps from UN over Öcalan’s isolation, says Besê Hozat

January 31, 2023
Russia brings Iran into Turkey-Syria normalisation talks

Russia brings Iran into Turkey-Syria normalisation talks

January 31, 2023
Medya News Daily Review: 31 January 2023

Medya News Daily Review: 31 January 2023

January 31, 2023
Why is İmralı prison exempt from Turkish law? – HDP MP

Why is İmralı prison exempt from Turkish law? – HDP MP

January 31, 2023

Videos

POLITICS

Turkish gov’t relies on war policies to win elections, says HDP co-chair

January 31, 2023

All News

Turkish gov’t relies on war policies to win elections, says HDP co-chair

Petition to remove PKK from terrorist list submitted to EU

Kurds expect concrete steps from UN over Öcalan’s isolation, says Besê Hozat

Russia brings Iran into Turkey-Syria normalisation talks

Medya News Daily Review: 31 January 2023

Why is İmralı prison exempt from Turkish law? – HDP MP

Medya News

Impressum

About us

Privacy Policy

Subscribe
Contact
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • All News
  • Opinion
  • Kurdistan
  • Women
  • World
  • Politics
  • Human Rights
  • Ecology
  • Economy
  • Culture & Art
  • Daily Show
  • Newsletter
  • Authors
  • Podcast

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT

Add New Playlist

Loading
Contact