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Brawl erupts in Turkey’s parliament over justice minister appointment
Opposition lawmakers opposed Akin Gurlek’s appointment due to his role in politically charged prosecutions, but he was sworn in despite a physical altercation in parliament.
- A brawl erupted in the Turkish parliament between members of the ruling and opposition parties over the appointment of Akin Gurlek as judicial minister during the oath ceremony.
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Akin Gürlek was appointed Istanbul Chief Prosecutor by Erdoğan, but the opposition wanted to prevent him from taking the oath.
Last Tuesday, there was a heated dispute in the Turkish Parliament between the CHP and the AKP.
·Berlin, Germany
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The Independent (US)Mass brawl erupts in Turkish parliament as controversial new minister is sworn in
A brawl broke out in Turkey’s parliament as MPs clashed over a controversial newly-appointed minister.On Wednesday (11 February), lawmakers from the ruling AK Party and the opposition clashed over the appointment of Istanbul Chief Prosecutor Akin Gurlek as the new justice minister.
·London, United Kingdom
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Total News Sources70
Leaning Left12Leaning Right13Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Right
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources lean Right
43% Right
L 40%
C 17%
R 43%
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