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Today's Zaman, Turkey
Dec 23 2011
Is It Possible To Cover up the Ergenekon Case
by Huseyin Gulerce
Some concerns have been raised that indicate the ongoing Ergenekon
investigation, the cases associated with a recent coup attempt, will
be covered up and undermined.
It is even argued that the Justice and Development Party (AK Party)
administration has been trying to do so. I would agree with the
concerns but I do not and I cannot believe that the AK Party would
possibly be involved in an initiative that would undermine its
prestige and render worthless its hard-earned successes.
The Ergenekon case is the case of the century. For the first time in
this country, the guardianship system is being effectively undermined.
The pro-coup mindset is being questioned and a trial process is taking
place to remove all junta factions and groups from within the armed
forces. Since the Committee of Union and Progress (CUP), the illegal
structure within the state has consolidated its position and power
through coups and acquired a suitable place in all state institutions,
including those spelled out in the constitution. This is a powerful
entity which is stronger and better organized than anybody would
think. I would even say that only 20 per cent of this entity has been
removed by the ongoing investigation and other relevant measures.
We have to understand better what we are dealing with; the entity
called Ergenekon is organized to lay the ground for coups. In other
words, it is not the true brain of the illegal structure. Gladio, a
clandestine Italian organization similar to Ergenekon, is composed of
P-2 Masonry members, leading figures who previously served as
president, prime minister, ministers, deputies, judges, businessmen,
generals and media representatives. From this perspective, ignoring
the Ergenekon case and arguing that the investigation should stop
would mean walking into the trap of guardianship.
True, there might be some concerns and fears that the deep structure
of Ergenekon is still powerful and influential, and will therefore
fight back and prevent justice from being served. But I would not
accept that the AK Party would be so ignorant that it would adopt a
more lenient approach to weaken strong political will. These
investigations also cover the Anti-reactionaryism Plan, anti-AK Party
and Gulen Plan. A few days ago, the AK Party was granted co-plaintiff
status by the Istanbul 13th High Criminal Court.
Dozens of trials based on very serious allegations supported by
official documents and other evidence are under way. The media,
together with citizens who would like to foster the will to
democratize, should not allow these trials to be forgotten.
Everybody should be cautious and careful about something: the circles
of guardianship are trying to divert public attention with artificial
moves in the coup trials. Even extensive focus on the recent Armenian
genocide bill in France should be considered from this perspective.
This will be followed by other distractions. The AK Party is being
undermined and different scenarios are being staged to cause tension
within the party. These plots are attempting to create alienation
between the government and the people who voted for stability and the
future of Turkey in recent elections. Scenarios are being drafted to
distance the president from the prime minister. I am telling you, the
structure called guardianship is one hundred years old. Its experience
in staging plots is far more extensive than the experience of any of
the politicians. The pro-status quo actors are stronger than you would
think. They are still standing and alive; they are resisting and they
will remain so.
Susurluk should not be covered up and unresolved murders should not be
covered up. We should not remain indifferent to the massacres
committed in Sivas, Basbaglar, Kahramanmaras and Gazi, nor should we
ignore other provocative incidents. We should do something to make
sure that these cases are not annulled because of the statute of
limitations. We have to hold those who burned inmates alive with
unusual bombs responsible for what they did and try the commanders who
gave orders to use chemical weapons to suppress a prison riot in 2000.
We have to hold those who acted negligently in the martyrdom of our
sons in the mountains and in unprotected military stations, despite
having adequate information to prevent this incident.
Nobody could cover up the Ergenekon cases; you'll see, they cannot be
covered up.
From: Baghdasarian
Dec 23 2011
Is It Possible To Cover up the Ergenekon Case
by Huseyin Gulerce
Some concerns have been raised that indicate the ongoing Ergenekon
investigation, the cases associated with a recent coup attempt, will
be covered up and undermined.
It is even argued that the Justice and Development Party (AK Party)
administration has been trying to do so. I would agree with the
concerns but I do not and I cannot believe that the AK Party would
possibly be involved in an initiative that would undermine its
prestige and render worthless its hard-earned successes.
The Ergenekon case is the case of the century. For the first time in
this country, the guardianship system is being effectively undermined.
The pro-coup mindset is being questioned and a trial process is taking
place to remove all junta factions and groups from within the armed
forces. Since the Committee of Union and Progress (CUP), the illegal
structure within the state has consolidated its position and power
through coups and acquired a suitable place in all state institutions,
including those spelled out in the constitution. This is a powerful
entity which is stronger and better organized than anybody would
think. I would even say that only 20 per cent of this entity has been
removed by the ongoing investigation and other relevant measures.
We have to understand better what we are dealing with; the entity
called Ergenekon is organized to lay the ground for coups. In other
words, it is not the true brain of the illegal structure. Gladio, a
clandestine Italian organization similar to Ergenekon, is composed of
P-2 Masonry members, leading figures who previously served as
president, prime minister, ministers, deputies, judges, businessmen,
generals and media representatives. From this perspective, ignoring
the Ergenekon case and arguing that the investigation should stop
would mean walking into the trap of guardianship.
True, there might be some concerns and fears that the deep structure
of Ergenekon is still powerful and influential, and will therefore
fight back and prevent justice from being served. But I would not
accept that the AK Party would be so ignorant that it would adopt a
more lenient approach to weaken strong political will. These
investigations also cover the Anti-reactionaryism Plan, anti-AK Party
and Gulen Plan. A few days ago, the AK Party was granted co-plaintiff
status by the Istanbul 13th High Criminal Court.
Dozens of trials based on very serious allegations supported by
official documents and other evidence are under way. The media,
together with citizens who would like to foster the will to
democratize, should not allow these trials to be forgotten.
Everybody should be cautious and careful about something: the circles
of guardianship are trying to divert public attention with artificial
moves in the coup trials. Even extensive focus on the recent Armenian
genocide bill in France should be considered from this perspective.
This will be followed by other distractions. The AK Party is being
undermined and different scenarios are being staged to cause tension
within the party. These plots are attempting to create alienation
between the government and the people who voted for stability and the
future of Turkey in recent elections. Scenarios are being drafted to
distance the president from the prime minister. I am telling you, the
structure called guardianship is one hundred years old. Its experience
in staging plots is far more extensive than the experience of any of
the politicians. The pro-status quo actors are stronger than you would
think. They are still standing and alive; they are resisting and they
will remain so.
Susurluk should not be covered up and unresolved murders should not be
covered up. We should not remain indifferent to the massacres
committed in Sivas, Basbaglar, Kahramanmaras and Gazi, nor should we
ignore other provocative incidents. We should do something to make
sure that these cases are not annulled because of the statute of
limitations. We have to hold those who burned inmates alive with
unusual bombs responsible for what they did and try the commanders who
gave orders to use chemical weapons to suppress a prison riot in 2000.
We have to hold those who acted negligently in the martyrdom of our
sons in the mountains and in unprotected military stations, despite
having adequate information to prevent this incident.
Nobody could cover up the Ergenekon cases; you'll see, they cannot be
covered up.
From: Baghdasarian