Fight erupts at Turkish Parliament

Fight erupts at Turkish Parliament

ANKARA

Lawmakers in Turkey on March 4 brawled at the parliament, according to local media reports.

The fight broke out between the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) lawmakers when AKP deputies reacted against CHP group Deputy Chair Engin Özkoç's speech.

A recess was given as tensions rose.

 

 

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