The suspension of the broadcast of Channel 8, and the channel's official page, is completely contrary to international standards for media freedom, we demand that these obstacles end as soon as possible and that the channel resume normal broadcasting.

Channel 8 Media Agency, announced, their broadcast on Nilesat and Yahsat and the channel's official Facebook page were suspended during the broadcast of an interview with Murat Karayilan, a member of the PKK's Executive Committee.

At 17:00 pm today, Channel 8 within the framework of its media duty and professional work, broadcasted the PKK's official message on Abdullah Ocalan's call through Murat Karayilan, a member of the PKK's Executive Committee.

Half an hour after the interview was broadcast, the channel was suspended on Nilesat, Yahsat and Channel 8's Facebook page.

Therefore, we at Metro Center regard these obstacles as a political decision and punishment against the channel and demand that the channel return to normal broadcasting as soon as possible and the official page of the channel be handed over to its owner.

Channel 8, since October of 2024, has consistently conveyed the views of all parties on the process in Turkey on a daily basis. It has also worked impartially and professionally.