MIT Sent Resignation Letters to Senior Commanders: Threats if They Refuse!
It is alleged that one or two days after the July 15 coup attempt, more than ten senior commanders within the Turkish Land Forces Command received a letter in a sealed envelope. The letter was reportedly delivered by the National Intelligence Organization (MIT), not through the official document system, but likely via an intermediary.
According to the claims, the letter conveyed that the state expected these commanders to resign. It was allegedly stated that if they resisted resigning, they would face imprisonment, mistreatment, and other adverse consequences. The letter provided them with a deadline until the weekend, instructing those who decided to comply to send back a signed declaration of resignation. These commanders are reportedly individuals not directly involved in the July 15 events, nor named in martial law lists, and they were not under close scrutiny by MIT but were subject to ongoing evaluations.
It is stated that MİT is not authorized to take such action and is acting illegally. It is emphasized that the procedure for suspending public servants from duty if they are involved in a crime is clear and that there is no such procedure as sending a letter.
A "Courageous" Stand by One Commander
However, it is stated that while all the other commanders chose to resign, only one person objected to the letter. This individual is Lieutenant General Sinan Yayla, who is currently the Commander of EDOK (Training and Doctrine Command). Yayla reportedly opposed the letter, declaring that he would not resign. According to some interpretations, this courageous stance did not result in any adverse consequences for him. On the contrary, he became one of the regime's esteemed commanders and even earned the right to command the Second Army. This situation has been linked to claims that Yayla received strong backing and is associated with the Ergenekon network.
This incident reveals that July 15th was a conspiracy and a plot, and shows that people who were called terrorists were in fact declared terrorists without due process of law. It is stated that even if a soldier is involved in terrorism or coup crimes, the investigation or trial procedures are determined by law. It is emphasized that the state has administrative measures to ensure its own security, but there is no such method as sending letters.
In conclusion, the resignation letter allegedly sent by MİT, the threats against senior commanders and the fact that they would not face any sanctions if they resigned are incompatible with democratic and legal principles. This situation raises the questioning of the practices in the aftermath of the July 15th events and discussions on the observance of the rule of law.
Salim Sancak
