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Attack on journalists in Kılıçdaroğlu's Kocaeli program: Slap the female journalist!

Journalists were prevented from taking pictures; It was alleged that a female journalist was slapped

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During the program organized by CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu at Kocaeli Congress Center, members of the press were verbally and physically intervened.
Journalists were prevented from taking pictures and it was alleged that a female journalist was slapped.
Members of the press stated that they would complain to Kocaeli Police Department about the incident.

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Why It Matters

It was reported that some party members verbally and physically intervened against local press representatives who were following the program organized by CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu at Kocaeli Congress Center.

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The intervention against press members in Butlan CHP's Kocaeli program drew reaction. Journalists who followed the program attended by Butlan CHP's appointed Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu at Kocaeli Congress Center encountered verbal and physical intervention from some party members.

According to the news of Syria Çatak Tek from Kocaeli Gündem, local press representatives who wanted to follow the program and fulfill their duties were prevented from taking pictures. It was stated that journalists were insulted in the hall and some party members walked towards the press members with flags in their hands.

SLAP THE FEMALE JOURNALIST!

The tension that started in the hall continued after the journalists went out. It was claimed that party members continued their intervention against journalists outside, and a female journalist was slapped during the brawl.

It was stated that the members of the press who left the program after the incident, which was also reflected in the footage, would go to Kocaeli Police Department and complain about the interference and attacks they were subjected to.

What to Watch

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Members of the press will complain to Kocaeli Police Department and an investigation of the incident may be initiated.
Very likely · Within days

Open Questions

What is the identity of the female journalist who was allegedly slapped?
Is it clear who the party members who intervened were and how they were evaluated by the CHP?
What will be the outcome of the complaint submitted to Kocaeli Police Department?