Turkey's Interior Minister Rejects CHP's Allegations About Tapping

ANKARA - Turkish Interior Minister has firmly rejected the main opposition Republican People`s party`s (CHP) allegations that security forces tapped its headquarters.
Besir Atalay, in response to a speech by CHP Deputy Chairman Hakki Suha Okay about bugging of one of CHP executive`s office, said: "I charged prosecutors to deal with the issue. They have launched an administrative investigation. I also propose to set up a parliamentary committee with the participation of all political parties to inquire into tapping events."
"Illegal tapping is nothing but violation of human rights. Our government aims at fighting against it. We do not need conspiracies or dark plans. We advocate a more open society, freedom and human rights," he said.
Turkey`s main opposition party claimed that security forces bugged party headquarters after a private conversation between CHP SG Onder Sav and a former governor was published in the "Vakit" newspaper.
(UK-ULG)