Forces in Attempted Gun Attack against Mr. Erdogan Teziç, President of YÖK “Council of Higher Education”, should be Revealed
As it is known that on Wednesday, 25th April 2007, a man with gun entered into the building of YÖK (Higher Education Council) and attempted to go to the room of President Teziç. Since security staffs did not admit him, the person drew his gun and attempted to get the staffs out of the way. Then, he shot twice as he did not manage to get the staffs out of the way.
According to the news from media, the person was captured towards the evening of the same day.
Throughout the years, there were many assassinations against intellectuals, academicians, journalists and human rights defenders, subsequently; many people were killed in these assassinations. Unfortunately; forces behind these attacks could not be revealed. A few persons were judged for an attack, which was described as attack by “a few psychopath”, without reaching/touching persuaders or “depths”. Actually, if these attacks are investigated, it can be realized that these are political attacks and murders.
All authorities, particularly the Government and Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM), should put such attacks on their agenda and investigate. Otherwise; persons, who commit such attacks, will take more courage.
IHD condemns the attack against the President of YÖK, Mr. Erdogan Teziç. Moreover; IHD calls for everybody to fulfil their responsibilities to reveal forces behind the attack.
HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION