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Turkish daily Milliyet fires columnist Kadri Gürsel, after readers's protest

by Daily Sabah

ISTANBUL Jul 23, 2015 - 12:00 am GMT+3
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by Daily Sabah Jul 23, 2015 12:00 am

Milliyet daily published a statement on Wednesday announcing the dismissal of columnist Kadri Gürsel for his libelous comments on many world leaders calling Turkish officials to express their condolences for the suicide attack that took place in Suruç district of Şanlıurfa in southeastern Turkey.

"Mr. Gürsel's comments contradict ethics of journalism, the newspaper's understanding and responsibilities. Because of his subversive attitude, Mr. Ahmet Kadri Gürsel is fired as of 22.07.2015," the statement read.

Gürsel sent a tweet in his account which read "It's a shame that many world leaders call the foremost reason of ISIS terror to offer condolences." The tweet rocketed across the social media due to its blatant accusations against Turkish officials without providing any evidence, saying Turkey aiding the self-proclaimed Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) terrorist organization.

Soon after Gursel's tweet went viral, the social media was flooded with critical posts.

A reader, echoing similar resentment by many users, responded the Gursel's tweet, "don't smear people with your non-sense" and another said, "don't you feel shame? If you have evidence give it to the press."

Some readers praised the daily's decision and said Gursel shouldn't write for main stream media outlets due to his "provocative" opinions.

Milliyet, Kadri Gürsel'i "Sorumsuzca davranıp Cumhurbaşkanına hakaret ettiği İcin" gazeteden kovdu. Tebrikler Milliyet! Haydi Sözcü'ye..

— Yunus Emre Y.E (@YunusEmreYE) 22 Temmuz 2015

Hadsizlik dusunce ozgurlugu degildir! Tebrikler @milliyet https://t.co/OvXmdUuLCf

— tuba calkilic (@tubacalkilic) 22 Temmuz 2015

Bu skandal twit sonrası Milliyet Gazetesi, yazarı Kadri Gürsel ile yollarını ayırdı. Tebrikler Milliyet @milliyet https://t.co/Ziwu25qPeO

— Süleyman KURT (@slymnkurt) 22 Temmuz 2015


Gürsel had been working for Milliyet since 1998.
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