Çetin Emeç
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Çetin Emeç, was a prominent Turkish
journalist
and columnist
, who was assassinated.
After finishing the Galatasaray High School, Emeç studied law at Istanbul University
. In 1952, he entered journalism at his father's newspaper Son Posta as a reporter. After the 1960 Turkish coup d'état, he became the leader of the newspaper, since his father was imprisoned for his membership in the parliament and the political party, which was on the government at that time.
He served later as editor-in-chief at the popular weekly magazines Hayat and Ses until 1972. Between 1972 and 1984, Emeç was the executive editor of the liberal rightist daily Hürriyet
. In 1984, he switched to another major newspaper Milliyet
that lasted until 1986. He returned to Hürriyet Media Group to become its coordinator and chief columnist. He was appointed also member of the board.
Emeç was assassinated in the morning of March 7, 1990 in front of his home in Suadiye, Istanbul
as he got in his car to go to his office. Two gunmen wearing ski mask and sunglasses approached the car he was already seating in. While one gunman opened the right back door and fired his gun with silencer
, the other one shot from the left back door's window. His driver, Sinan Ercan, tried to escape, however, was shot down as well.
Severely injured by seven bullets, Çetin Emeç was taken to a nearby hospital. However, it has been declared that he died already during the transportation. His driver died at the crime scene.
Soon after the attack, someone called the newspaper Hürriyet and told that "he was calling on behalf of the organization 'Türk İslam Komandoları Birliği' (literally: Union of Turkish Islamist Commandos, an Iranian based militant group) and took on the responsibility for the murder of Çetin Emeç, adding they will kill everyone (in the newspaper)". During the day, someone, who spoke clear Turkish language, called Hürriyets office in Berlin
, Germany
and said "We killed Çetin Emeç. Dev-Sol, (literally: Revolutionary People's Liberation Party–Front , a Marxist-Leninist militant organization)".
Emeç was laid to rest at the Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
in Istanbul. His murder remained sofar unsolved.
Çetin Emeç was survived by his wife Bilge, a daughter Mehveş and a son Mehmet (Memo). Mehveş Emeç became a notable classical pianist.
, Istanbul and several streets across the country are named after him.
Turkish people
Turkish people, also known as the "Turks" , are an ethnic group primarily living in Turkey and in the former lands of the Ottoman Empire where Turkish minorities had been established in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Greece, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Romania...
journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
and columnist
Columnist
A columnist is a journalist who writes for publication in a series, creating an article that usually offers commentary and opinions. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and other publications, including blogs....
, who was assassinated.
Early life
He was born to Selim Ragıp Emeç, journalist and later co-founder of the Democratic Party, and his wife Rabia Emeç. He had two sisters, Zeynep and Leyla, and a brother, Aydın.After finishing the Galatasaray High School, Emeç studied law at Istanbul University
Istanbul University
Istanbul University is a Turkish university located in Istanbul. The main campus is adjacent to Beyazıt Square.- Synopsis :A madrasa, a religious school, was established sometime in the 15th century after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople. An institution of higher education named the...
. In 1952, he entered journalism at his father's newspaper Son Posta as a reporter. After the 1960 Turkish coup d'état, he became the leader of the newspaper, since his father was imprisoned for his membership in the parliament and the political party, which was on the government at that time.
He served later as editor-in-chief at the popular weekly magazines Hayat and Ses until 1972. Between 1972 and 1984, Emeç was the executive editor of the liberal rightist daily Hürriyet
Hürriyet
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. In 1984, he switched to another major newspaper Milliyet
Milliyet
Milliyet is a major Turkish daily newspaper founded in 1950.-History:Milliyet came to publishing life at the Nuri Akça press in Babıali, Istanbul as a daily private newspaper on 3 May 1950...
that lasted until 1986. He returned to Hürriyet Media Group to become its coordinator and chief columnist. He was appointed also member of the board.
Assassination
ÇetinÇetin
Çetin is a common masculine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Çetin" means "Tough", "Robust", "Strong", "Hard", and/or "Arduous".-Given name:* Çetin Alp , a Turkish pop music singer...
Emeç was assassinated in the morning of March 7, 1990 in front of his home in Suadiye, Istanbul
Istanbul
Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and...
as he got in his car to go to his office. Two gunmen wearing ski mask and sunglasses approached the car he was already seating in. While one gunman opened the right back door and fired his gun with silencer
Suppressor
A suppressor, sound suppressor, sound moderator, or silencer, is a device attached to or part of the barrel of a firearm which reduces the amount of noise and flash generated by firing the weapon....
, the other one shot from the left back door's window. His driver, Sinan Ercan, tried to escape, however, was shot down as well.
Severely injured by seven bullets, Çetin Emeç was taken to a nearby hospital. However, it has been declared that he died already during the transportation. His driver died at the crime scene.
Soon after the attack, someone called the newspaper Hürriyet and told that "he was calling on behalf of the organization 'Türk İslam Komandoları Birliği' (literally: Union of Turkish Islamist Commandos, an Iranian based militant group) and took on the responsibility for the murder of Çetin Emeç, adding they will kill everyone (in the newspaper)". During the day, someone, who spoke clear Turkish language, called Hürriyets office in Berlin
Berlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and said "We killed Çetin Emeç. Dev-Sol, (literally: Revolutionary People's Liberation Party–Front , a Marxist-Leninist militant organization)".
Emeç was laid to rest at the Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
The Zincirlikuyu Cemetery is a modern burial ground at the European part of Istanbul, Turkey. It is administered by the Metropolitan Municipality. Many prominent figures from the world of politics, business, sports and arts rest here....
in Istanbul. His murder remained sofar unsolved.
Çetin Emeç was survived by his wife Bilge, a daughter Mehveş and a son Mehmet (Memo). Mehveş Emeç became a notable classical pianist.
Legacy
A football stadium in BayrampaşaBayrampasa
Bayrampaşa is a suburban district of Istanbul, Turkey on the European side of the city. The district comprises both working class residential and industrial areas. Population is 240,000 , and the district covers an area of . The mayor is Atila Aydıner .The people of Bayrampaşa are mainly Bosniaks...
, Istanbul and several streets across the country are named after him.