The Center for Combating Disinformation denied the allegations that "AFAD divers left their duty and underwater search and rescue capacity is insufficient"
Quick Look
The Center for Combating Disinformation reported that the allegations against AFAD underwater search and rescue teams in some media do not reflect the truth.
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Why It Matters
An official statement was made by DMM regarding the allegations in the press about AFAD teams.
In the statement made by DMM, it was stated that the allegations made in some media outlets and social media channels do not reflect the truth.
In the statement, it was stated that AFAD's underwater search and rescue teams work uninterruptedly on a 24/7 basis in 81 provinces, and the following was noted:
"The teams are capable of responding to incidents in terms of the number of personnel, technical equipment and competence. There are currently no personnel who have left their duties or diving activities. Inter-regional assignments made when necessary are not an inadequacy, but a normal requirement of holistic disaster management.
Open Questions
- Who are the sources making the allegations?
