Turkish intelligence officers accused of illegal wiretapping October 25, 2012 - 12:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Istanbul Chief Prosecutor's Office has demanded permission from the Prime Ministry to launch an investigation against intelligence officers accused of illegally wiretapping three prominent journalists and nine others, Hürriyet Daily News reported. According to the claim, intelligence officers eavesdropped on Ahmet Altan, Mehmet Altan, Yasemin Çongar and nine other people while concealing themselves with code names. The prosecutor's office has accused the officers of forging official documents, intrusion into communication privacy and misuse of office. The prosecutor also said the fact damaged the National Intelligence Organization’s (MİT) public image. An investigation will be launched pending the Prime Ministry's response.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia.Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements.Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of ArmeniaHenrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |
