Ankara Prosecutor’s Office launches investigation into Ahmet Davutoglu
The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated a case against former PM Ahmet Davutoglu based on an analysis of his online posts.
Tunzale Melikova1 min read
The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has opened a criminal case against former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu. The investigation was prompted by the politician's social media posts, which the agency deemed insulting toward the country's president.
The case was opened under Article 299, Part 1 of the Turkish Penal Code, which provides for liability for insulting the head of state. The supervisory authority clarified that the decision to initiate investigative actions was made following a review of content posted by Davutoglu online.
The official statement from the Ankara Prosecutor's Office emphasizes that the investigation is being conducted in strict accordance with current legislation.
Ahmet Davutoglu is a prominent Turkish politician and diplomat. He served as Turkey's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2009 to 2014, after which he led the country's government from August 2014 to May 2016.
Source: news.am
