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Hatay Officials Deny Istanbul Mayor's Leave Claim
A political controversy erupts after Istanbul's mayor claims Hatay's officials took leave due to his visit. The officials strongly deny the allegation.
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Turkey
PoliticsHealthMiddle EastTurkeyControversyRefugees And MigrationDisasterEarthquake
Türkiye Belediyeler Birliği (Tbb)İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediye (İbb)Atakaş HataysporGaziantep Fk
Ekrem İmamoğluMustafa MasatlıMehmet Öntürk
- What is the broader significance of this controversy?
- The controversy highlights the ongoing political tensions and differing perspectives on disaster relief and recovery efforts in the earthquake-affected region.
- What was Hatay's mayor's response to Imamoglu's claim?
- Hatay's Mayor, Mehmet Öntürk, also responded, indicating he was at a football match and clarifying that he was not absent from his duties.
- How did Hatay's governor respond to Imamoglu's statement?
- Hatay's Governor, Mustafa Masatlı, denied Imamoglu's claims via social media, stating that he's been actively working in the region since the earthquake.
- What was Ekrem Imamoglu's claim regarding Hatay's governor and mayor?
- Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, claimed that Hatay's governor and mayor took leave due to his visit. This was refuted by both officials.
- What is the overall message conveyed by the responses of Hatay's governor and mayor?
- The responses from Masatlı and Öntürk underscore their commitment to their duties and reject Imamoglu's assertions as false.