Turkiye’s parliament was thrown into chaos on August 17, 2024, when a physical altercation erupted between members of the ruling AKP Party and opposition figures. The confrontation occurred during a heated debate about jailed opposition deputy Can Atalay.
The incident began when MP Ahmet Sik criticized the ruling party’s stance on Atalay, accusing them of labeling him a terrorist and asserting that the real “terrorists” were those in power. Sik’s remarks sparked a violent clash among lawmakers, underscoring the intense political tensions in the country.
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