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President Erdoğan links Ahbap probe, terror costs and disinformation at Communication Council
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan addressed the 2nd Communication Council (İletişim Şûrası) at Ankara’s ATO Congresium, noting the participation of 425 experts. He warned that disinformation and manipulation are a national‑security threat, citing intense attacks during the COVID‑19 pandemic, forest‑fire season and the 6 February earthquakes.
Erdoğan announced a new anti‑terror legislation that will be submitted to the Grand National Assembly, stating that terrorism’s total economic burden exceeds $2.3 trillion, with a $511 billion loss in gross domestic product, a $123 billion loss in tax revenue and 2.5 million jobs erased – an average annual cost of more than $50 billion.
He also criticised Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank, describing them as violations of international law that are fueling global oil‑price shocks. In reference to the Ahbap Derneği investigation, Erdoğan said 28 people, including singer‑activist Haluk Levent and Oğuzhan Uğur, have been detained and warned that anyone who exploited the February‑6 earthquake for political or economic gain will be held accountable.
The president highlighted a 1 trillion‑lira economic support package announced by his cabinet, comprising subsidies for 724 000 farmers and artisans, tax reductions for the tourism sector and continued aid for textiles, apparel, leather and furniture industries.
Entities
2nd Communication Council · 2nd Communication Council (İletişim Şûrası) · ATO Congresium · Ahbap Association · Ahbap Derneği · Ankara · February 6, 2023 earthquake · Haluk Levent · Israel · Oğuzhan Uğur · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Turkish Government
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Disinformation is a national‑security issue for Turkey. www.gazeteabc.com · www.bursatv.com.tr · www.manisahaberleri.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Erdoğan stated that those who exploited the February 6 earthquake through Ahbap are being held accountable. www.haber7.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The 2nd Communication Council was held at ATO Congresium in Ankara, with President Erdoğan speaking. www.gazeteabc.com · www.haber7.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Turkey faced intense disinformation attacks during the COVID‑19 pandemic, forest fires and the February 6 earthquakes. www.gazeteabc.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A court‑appointed trustee (kayyum) was assigned to Ahbap Derneği. www.haber7.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Ahbap investigation led to 28 arrests, including Haluk Levent and Oğuzhan Uğur. epochtimestr.com · www.manisahaberleri.com · www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr · www.rizedeyiz.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2nd Communication Council was held at the ATO Congresium in Ankara. www.gazeteabc.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Erdoğan described the fight against disinformation as a matter of national security for Turkey. www.gazeteabc.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Erdoğan said those who exploited the February 6 earthquake through Ahbap are being held accountable. www.manisahaberleri.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Turkey experienced intense disinformation attacks during the COVID‑19 pandemic, forest fires and the February 6 earthquakes. www.gazeteabc.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] 425 experts participated in the 2nd Communication Council. www.rizedeyiz.com · www.gazeteabc.com · www.kibrisgenctv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A new anti‑terror law will be presented to the Turkish parliament soon. www.beyazgundem.com · www.haberankara.com · www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr