WAN - Journalist Oktay Candemir was summoned for questioning due to his post "I do not congratulate the national volleyball team".

Journalist Oktay Candemir shared the message in his post on his social media platform X account: “When was Turkey; If it becomes democratized by accepting the existence and language of the Kurds, then we would congratulate the success of the national volleyball team. But not now... What has changed in this country so that we can say 'Bravo' with a sense of belonging?"An investigation was opened for the post. Candemir testified today at İki Nisan Police Station in Wan, on the allegation of "inciting the public to hatred and hostility".

'MY POST IS NOT A CRIME'

Candemir said in his statement that he was a journalist. Candemir said: “I think that a more democratic and free constitution is what Turkey needs. A constitution that covers all segments will be for the benefit of the country. Therefore, the success of the Volleyball team will then be celebrated more strongly and everyone will be in a situation where they will feel like they belong. What I mean is the emphasis on a more democratic and freer constitution and also within the scope of freedom of expression and thought. These statements do not constitute a crime."