Leaked memo reveals Erdogan gov’t ordered psychological operations to deflect scandal, frame opposition - Nordic Monitor

Leaked memo reveals Erdogan gov’t ordered psychological operations to deflect scandal, frame opposition - Nordic Monitor

Levent Kenez / Stockholm A leaked directive from Turkey’s Directorate of Communications, often referred to as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s propaganda arm, has revealed coordinated psychological operations aimed at manipulating public perception of recent scandals involving the Turkish government and Erdogan’s inner circle. The document, allegedly authored by Communications Director Fahrettin Altun, instructs pro-government lawmakers, media o…

CHP leader Özgür Özel said that the Directorate of Communications had been given directives to AKP politicians on what to say on television. Journalist Barış Terkoğlu also shared a screenshot of the message sent to AKP politicians.

Barış Terkoğlu: The claim that the Directorate of Communications sent notes to AKP deputies is true; it tells the opposition how to respond to which issue