HALKWEB - During the live broadcast of CNN Türk, where the tensions in front of the CHP Headquarters were discussed, the professional pressures and exclusion processes experienced by award-winning journalist Dilek Bozkurt were brought to the agenda. Fulya Öztürk, the host of the program, shared a striking message from her colleague Dilek Bozkurt with the viewers.
”I Was Subjected to a Fascist Embargo Just for Writing What I Believe”
In her message, Dilek Bozkurt stated that Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has been facing a systematic isolation operation since the day he expressed that he was wronged during the congress process. Stating that he has been targeted for not siding with those who hold the power, Bozkurt included the following statements in her message:
”I was subjected to a fascist embargo by being called a ‘Kılıçdaroğlucu’ because I only wrote what I saw and believed in. I was isolated because I was not among the crowds clinging to the skirts of those in power. However, in this loneliness, I tried to do my job properly and convey the truth to the public.”
Bozkurt also condemned the verbal attacks and insults against CNN Türk reporter and cameraman working in the field and wished his colleagues a speedy recovery.
Fulya Öztürk: “Do I Have to Think the Same Things as You?”
After Dilek Bozkurt's message, the presenter reacted harshly on live broadcast Fulya Öztürk, Öztürk rebelled against the pressures and “mobbing” practices against his colleague. Öztürk supported Bozkurt by saying “Get well soon” and criticized the intolerance in the media and political arena with the following words:
”We will first respect and not marginalize, regardless of one's view, party or advocacy.”
”Dilek said what she saw, made an analysis and wrote it down. Just because she did this, Dilek was isolated, mobbed, insulted, and subjected to reputation assassination.”
”Do I have to think the same as you? I don't. Brother, we say there is democracy in the country. Everyone can support the name they want. This is the real fascism; this is the understanding that ‘you will think what I think’.”
This dialog, which echoed on the live broadcast, once again highlighted the pressures faced by journalists defending different opinions in the media sector and the importance of solidarity.
