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A bitter fight broke out in the Turkish parliament, with members of the main opposition who tried to prevent the newly-named Minister of Justice...
Brawl Erupts in Türkiye’s Parliament Over Justice Minister Appointment
A brawl erupted in Türkiye’s parliament on Wednesday after lawmakers from the ruling party and the opposition clashed over the appointment of a controversial figure to the Justice Ministry in a Cabinet reshuffle. Opposition legislators tried to block Istanbul Chief Prosecutor Akin Gurlek, who President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appointed to the top judicial portfolio, from taking the oath of office in parliament. As tempers flared, legislators were s…
Punches Fly In Turkish Parliament Over Justice Minister's Appointment
A brawl erupted in Turkey's parliament on Wednesday after lawmakers from the ruling party and the opposition clashed over the appointment of a controversial figure to the Justice Ministry in a Cabinet reshuffle.
The situation in the Turkish parliament escalated on Wednesday when members of the main opposition party tried to prevent the newly appointed justice minister from taking his oath of office at the podium.
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