Lawmakers trade punches, engage in fistfight, inside Parliament, watch here
A violent altercation erupted in Turkey's parliament on Friday when an opposition deputy, Ahmet Sik, was attacked after advocating for the reinstatement of Can Atalay, a fellow MP currently imprisoned on charges related to anti-government protests.
Footage captured MPs from the ruling AKP party converging on Sik at the lectern, leading to a chaotic melee with blood staining the white steps of the speaker’s podium. The altercation involved numerous lawmakers, some attempting to restrain others while violence unfolded.
Atalay, who was sentenced to 18 years in 2022 for allegedly attempting to overthrow the government through the 2013 Gezi Park protests, was elected to parliament in May last year despite his imprisonment. The Turkish parliament initially removed him from his seat, but the Constitutional Court ruled on August 1 that this exclusion was invalid.
The brawl began after Sik accused the AKP lawmakers of labeling Atalay a terrorist and condemned the party's actions. The deputy parliament speaker called for a recess following the fight. After a break of over three hours, the session resumed under the leadership of the parliament speaker.
The parliament later reprimanded both Sik for his remarks and AKP's Alpay Ozalan for his assault. Opposition leaders condemned the violence, with CHP leader Ozgur Ozel calling it "shameful" and DEM Party chairwoman Gulistan Kocyigit accusing the ruling party of using violence to suppress dissent. The TIP continued to advocate for Atalay’s release from prison.
The fracas left at least two lawmakers injured and disrupted parliamentary proceedings, highlighting the deepening political tensions in Turkey.
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