Ataç

Ataç

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Ataç was a former department head at Turkey's National Intelligence Organization (MİT) and gained recent media attention for his insights into the assassination of journalist Uğur Mumcu, which occurred on January 24, 1993. He was the only MİT official to visit the crime scene shortly after the attack and shared his observations, suggesting that the powerful explosion was likely triggered by a remote-controlled device. His reflections on the inadequacies of the initial investigation have reignited discussions about the unsolved case and the potential involvement of organized forces behind the assassination.

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Ataç was the only MIT officer who went to the scene of the assassination and shared his observations.

Dönemin MİT Daire Başkanı Ataç: Mumcu’yu katleden uzaktan kumandalı bombaydı
Hürriyet·TurkeyTurkey· 2026-07-30
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