Turkish Justice Minister Tunç: Those Responsible for Isias Tragedy Will Be Held Accountable in Court

Minister Tunç expressed that Turkey will never leave the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus alone and emphasized the importance of justice in the face of the tragic event.

Minister Tunç met with the Minister of Interior, Dursun Oğuz, and his delegation at the Ministry of Justice.

Highlighting the strengthening relations between the Republic of Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Tunç stated, "We will never leave the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus alone as the motherland." He then referred to the earthquake on February 6, where the Isias Hotel in Adıyaman collapsed, leading to the loss of lives of Turkish Cypriot athletes, stating that the judicial process related to the incident is ongoing.

Expressing deep sorrow for the incident, Tunç said, "There were 65 people in that hotel, 35 of whom were citizens of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Evidence was collected during the debris removal. These pieces of evidence were taken for expert examination. Core samples and samples from other buildings were examined by experts. The case has now been filed based on the report received from the university."

Minister Tunç mentioned that 11 defendants, including 5 in custody, will appear before the judge in the ongoing case and expressed hope that the judiciary would make the fairest decision. He reassured his trust in the judiciary and acknowledged the pain experienced by the families of the victims, expressing solidarity with them.

In the Isias case, Minister Tunç stated, "Of course, our follow-up is in this direction. We hope that a decision and a result that will comfort the public conscience will emerge. Those who have faults in the deaths of our champion angels in the Isias case will certainly be held accountable in court and serve their sentences. Our entire follow-up is in this direction."

Minister Tunç also expressed his intention to visit the families of those who lost their lives by going to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

"WE WILL CLOSELY FOLLOW THE PROCESS"

Minister of Interior of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Oğuz, mentioned that Minister Tunç's statements about the Isias Hotel case were heartening. He stated that their expectation is for those responsible to receive the punishment they deserve. Oğuz emphasized that they, as the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, will closely follow the legal process, and the families of the deceased will also monitor the case closely. He concluded by saying that while the lost ones cannot be brought back, achieving justice will set an example.