Turkish army harshly criticizes recent media....

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Turkish army harshly criticizes recent media stories on PKK attacks

Turkey’s army chief used a very rare harsh rhetoric as he criticized some media organs over the reports suggesting the PKK attack on Oct. 3 was known to the military ahead of the incident. Media organizations, however, raised their concerns over the rhetoric. (UPDATED)

Turkish army harshly criticizes recent media stories on PKK attacks

"Those, who despite everything show this attack of the terror organization as a success story, share responsibility for the bloodshed. I want everybody to understand this very well," Gen. Ilker Basbug told at a televised press conference held in the western province of Balikesir.

He said the military has filed legal action against those who leaked and used the classified reports on the PKK attack of Oct. 3 that killed 17 soldiers.

"The Turkish Armed Forces have full self-confidence and it is stronger, more determined and resolute today than ever. The systematic attacks that had increased in recent days would do nothing but increase strength, determination and will of the Turkish Armed Forces," he said.

A controversial Turkish daily, Taraf, had published footage recorded and sent by unmanned aircraft to army headquarters showing the PKK terrorists preparing for the attack on a military post in the southeastern region of Aktutun.

The daily also published an alleged report prepared by the gendarmerie regarding the attack which, the paper claimed, contradicted with the official statements made on the incident.

"The response any army would give to such attacks is obvious, and therefore I call on everyone to act with caution and stand in the correct spot," Basbug said, adding an investigation was launched on the attack.

TARAF VOWS TO CONTINUE SIMILAR STORIES

Although newly established, Taraf, "Side" in English, daily has became one of the most controversial newspapers in Turkey.

The daily was formed by a group of journalists or former leftists who claim their aim is to promote democracy and human rights in the country.

However many observers say Taraf is distorting some stories to hurt the army, while extending support to the Islamist-rooted ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).

Yasemin Congar, the deputy editor-in-chief of the daily, rejected Basbug's calls and said the top general did not respond to the real question.

"What’s saddening is that (Basbug's remarks) did not include the answers to the questions that the public ponders," she told Turkish broadcaster, NTV.

Taraf would continue to publish similar documents and news stories as long as they are confirmed to be accurate and worth reporting, she added.

MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS WORRIED

Opposition politicians extended their support to Basbug's statement, while media organizations expressed their concerns over his rhetoric.

It is normal for Basbug to show his reaction against the campaigns that aim at fretting the Turkish Security Forces (TSK), head of the Association of Press Council, Oktay Eksi, said in a statement.

"But it is not right that he shows this sort of reaction that seems aimed at unsettling the media world," he said.

Murat Yetkin, Ankara bureau chief of Radikal daily, told CNN Turk that Basbug did not deny the reports and instead he showed his reaction to the publications.

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Gen. Baώbuπ snipes at others to avoid being called to account, say psychiatrists

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Army generals tend to retaliate against criticism with harsher criticism because they see the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) as an institution that judges others rather than being called to account, psychiatrists say.

Chief of General Staff Gen. έlker Baώbuπ lashed out at the media on Wednesday for publishing confidential information revealing that the army knew in advance about a terrorist attack on a military outpost in eastern Turkey on Oct. 3 that left many Turkish soldiers dead.

"This is my last word: I invite everyone to be careful and to stand in the right place. � Those who praise the actions of the separatist terrorist organization are responsible for the blood that has been shed and will be shed," he said angrily.

Psychiatrists agree that an angry Baώbuπ proved that the TSK does not respond well to criticism and sees itself as an institution that calls others to account.

"There is a tendency for statesmen and military generals in Turkey to convey their messages in the harshest manner possible. Instead of making plausible responses to allegations over the Aktόtόn assault, Baώbuπ delivered an angry speech, which meant no one can question the actions of the Turkish army and generals," said Mehmet Bekaroπlu, a psychiatrist and a former deputy.

A brazen attack earlier this month on a military outpost in the Aktόtόn area of eastern Hakkari province claimed the lives of 17 soldiers and wounded 21 others. Liberal newspaper Taraf published classified aerial images on Tuesday that showed the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) terrorists preparing for the attack hours before they hit the outpost with heavy weaponry. The TSK received harsh criticism from the media, which asked them to respond to the claims.

Baώbuπ hastily arranged a press conference in the northwestern province of Balύkesir on Wednesday and said tensely that legal action has been taken against those who leaked the secret information and those who used it.

"Baώbuπ displayed a good example of a famous psychological notion that the best way to defend oneself is to attack others. He lashed out at those who questioned the acts of the army. 'You cannot ask me to explain. If there is something to be judged, I will judge it myself,' is what Baώbuπ meant," Bekaroπlu went on to say.

Another prominent psychiatrist who wanted to remain anonymous said Baώbuπ's unrestrained anger could be interpreted as an open threat to those who question the TSK's ability to eliminate terrorism.

"Baώbuπ's speech expressed both complaints and threats. Those who cannot justify their actions usually try to defend themselves with such threats. I also can infer from Baώbuπ's remarks that he is tired of his position. His mood implies that he regrets having been appointed chief of general staff," he noted.

The chief physician at the Bakύrkφy Mental Hospital, Arif Verimli, watched Baώbuπ's speech several times to analyze his mental state.

"It was an angry and tense speech. He was trying to control himself and choose his words carefully when speaking. However, the harshness in his voice was easily observed. I believe political and military leaders should have better anger management and should pay special attention to avoid increasing tension in the society," he stated.

Bekaroπlu also said Baώbuπ's harsh statements have taken the debate over the Aktόtόn assault to a new dimension.

"The chief of general staff's speech on Wednesday marked the end of the era of discussing military faults in the Aktόtόn attack and the beginning of a new era of judging those who accuse the army of neglecting intelligence it received prior to the attack," he remarked.

17 October 2008, Friday

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Basbuk needs a shrink urgently... greekturkish/fiddle.gif

But then again, as the whole turkish society is very much influenced by the dictatorship of these psychopaths, I would urge all of torcs to attend the closest shrink bed as soon as possible!

It will help them overcome their complexes and their delusions and their depressions, and finally reach the froydic superego! greekturkish/Thumbsup.gif

He is ovbiously VERY angry:

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all because an UAV video?
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(even thow turks use the French "Petit Duc" UCAV-demonstrator video... sth they can not possess even in their wildest dreams!)

OK, they have not the capability to filtrate important incoming military information!
No big deal. They are not capable for much simpler things...

You are a simple, weakminded, fat little faggot Pytheas. And that's that. greekturkish/pray.gif

I am definately tot a fag, and I am far from being fat... I won't ask why you say these, but where did you draw the conclusion I am "weakminded" ???

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You are a simple, weakminded, fat little faggot Pytheas. And that's that. greekturkish/pray.gif

Why is this personal abuse allowed to go on when others are banned?

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QUOTE (Alepou 340MB @ October 19, 2008 02:18 pm)

Why is this personal abuse allowed to go on when others are banned?

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Shut the fuck up...

NO, YOU FUCK OFF! CUNT!

I'm getting the hang of this. greekturkish/sneaky.gif

You fucking weak cocksucker

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but where did you draw the conclusion I am "weakminded" ???

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Oh, I don't know...from everything you say? greekturkish/nixweiss.gif

And nonchalantly posting a kiss smiley to perpetuate somekind of humerous intellectual superiority does not enforce your position the least. Just makes you a so called 'wannabe'.

Regarding my speculations about your physique, I just assumed that your frustration had to come from somewhere... greekturkish/Yes.gif

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Why is this personal abuse allowed to go on when others are banned?

Here's a jolly good question; why is personal abuse worse or even equal to general bigotry and hatefulness? I didn't call you nor anyone else in this forum a fag - nor did I compromise (with excepion of pytheas) the otherwise beautiful greek people's dignity.

And if you agree wih the notion that I am a hateful troll, by all means...petition for me getting banned. If not, don't complain. Stay the always neutral newsposting alepou that I've come to admire.
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