Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun congratulated the Gazan photo journalist Motaz Azaiza, who lost his entire family due to the attacks of Israel, on receiving the "communicator of the year award" at the TRT World Citizen Awards.
Director of Communications Altun stated the following in his message on social media:
"Dear Motaz Azaiza, we owe you a debt of gratitude for your dedication to your profession and the world's right to know about the genocide in Gaza.
Without your presence and extraordinary endeavours under harsh conditions, particularly those of the 119 journalists who lost their lives in Gaza for humanity's right to know, the world would be less aware of what is happening, the masses would not mobilize, and much greater suffering would ensue.
I hope that the current inhumane situation in Gaza will end as soon as possible, allowing every Gazan, including you, to find peace with their families. As a brother, I sincerely congratulate you on your award."