<h1>Political Party Claims Debt-Equity Conversion Legally Protects Historic Newspaper as Independence Movement Symbol Against Alleged Targeting</h1> Political party spokesperson defended a newspaper property transaction, claiming a debt-equity conversion was used to save a historic publication. The party alleges government agencies are targeting them politically, asserting the transaction was legal and aimed at preserving an independence movement symbol. The spokesperson rejected money laundering accusations, emphasizing that properties remain with the original company and no personal profits were derived from the transaction.