Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish Parliament convened for an extraordinary session to discuss the situation of imprisoned and disqualified Workers’ Party of Türkiye (TIP) MP Can Atalay on 16 August 2024, Ankara, Turkiye. The session quickly escalated into a brawl after TIP MP Ahmet Sik made remarks targeting the ruling AK Party. The extraordinary session was called by opposition MPs. However, tensions rose immediately when Sik took the floor, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in a physical altercation. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish Parliament convened for an extraordinary session to discuss the situation of imprisoned and disqualified Workers’ Party of Türkiye (TIP) MP Can Atalay on 16 August 2024, Ankara, Turkiye. The session quickly escalated into a brawl after TIP MP Ahmet Sik made remarks targeting the ruling AK Party. The extraordinary session was called by opposition MPs. However, tensions rose immediately when Sik took the floor, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in a physical altercation. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish Parliament convened for an extraordinary session to discuss the situation of imprisoned and disqualified Workers’ Party of Türkiye (TIP) MP Can Atalay on 16 August 2024, Ankara, Turkiye. The session quickly escalated into a brawl after TIP MP Ahmet Sik made remarks targeting the ruling AK Party. The extraordinary session was called by opposition MPs. However, tensions rose immediately when Sik took the floor, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in a physical altercation. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish Parliament convened for an extraordinary session to discuss the situation of imprisoned and disqualified Workers’ Party of Türkiye (TIP) MP Can Atalay on 16 August 2024, Ankara, Turkiye. The session quickly escalated into a brawl after TIP MP Ahmet Sik made remarks targeting the ruling AK Party. The extraordinary session was called by opposition MPs. However, tensions rose immediately when Sik took the floor, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in a physical altercation. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish Parliament convened for an extraordinary session to discuss the situation of imprisoned and disqualified Workers’ Party of Türkiye (TIP) MP Can Atalay on 16 August 2024, Ankara, Turkiye. The session quickly escalated into a brawl after TIP MP Ahmet Sik made remarks targeting the ruling AK Party. The extraordinary session was called by opposition MPs. However, tensions rose immediately when Sik took the floor, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in a physical altercation. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish Parliament convened for an extraordinary session to discuss the situation of imprisoned and disqualified Workers’ Party of Türkiye (TIP) MP Can Atalay on 16 August 2024, Ankara, Turkiye. The session quickly escalated into a brawl after TIP MP Ahmet Sik made remarks targeting the ruling AK Party. The extraordinary session was called by opposition MPs. However, tensions rose immediately when Sik took the floor, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in a physical altercation. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish Parliament convened for an extraordinary session to discuss the situation of imprisoned and disqualified Workers’ Party of Türkiye (TIP) MP Can Atalay on 16 August 2024, Ankara, Turkiye. The session quickly escalated into a brawl after TIP MP Ahmet Sik made remarks targeting the ruling AK Party. The extraordinary session was called by opposition MPs. However, tensions rose immediately when Sik took the floor, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in a physical altercation. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish Parliament convened for an extraordinary session to discuss the situation of imprisoned and disqualified Workers’ Party of Türkiye (TIP) MP Can Atalay on 16 August 2024, Ankara, Turkiye. The session quickly escalated into a brawl after TIP MP Ahmet Sik made remarks targeting the ruling AK Party. The extraordinary session was called by opposition MPs. However, tensions rose immediately when Sik took the floor, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in a physical altercation. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish Parliament convened for an extraordinary session to discuss the situation of imprisoned and disqualified Workers’ Party of Türkiye (TIP) MP Can Atalay on 16 August 2024, Ankara, Turkiye. The session quickly escalated into a brawl after TIP MP Ahmet Sik made remarks targeting the ruling AK Party. The extraordinary session was called by opposition MPs. However, tensions rose immediately when Sik took the floor, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in a physical altercation. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish Parliament convened for an extraordinary session to discuss the situation of imprisoned and disqualified Workers’ Party of Türkiye (TIP) MP Can Atalay on 16 August 2024, Ankara, Turkiye. The session quickly escalated into a brawl after TIP MP Ahmet Sik made remarks targeting the ruling AK Party. The extraordinary session was called by opposition MPs. However, tensions rose immediately when Sik took the floor, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in a physical altercation. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Workers' Pary MP Ahmet Sik (left), former Aston Villa soccer player, Ak Party MP Alay Ozalan (right)... Turkish Parliament convened for an extraordinary session to discuss the situation of imprisoned and disqualified Workers’ Party of Türkiye (TIP) MP Can Atalay on 16 August 2024, Ankara, Turkiye. The session quickly escalated into a brawl after TIP MP Ahmet Sik made remarks targeting the ruling AK Party. The extraordinary session was called by opposition MPs. However, tensions rose immediately when Sik took the floor, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in a physical altercation. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish Parliament convened for an extraordinary session to discuss the situation of imprisoned and disqualified Workers’ Party of Türkiye (TIP) MP Can Atalay on 16 August 2024, Ankara, Turkiye. The session quickly escalated into a brawl after TIP MP Ahmet Sik made remarks targeting the ruling AK Party. The extraordinary session was called by opposition MPs. However, tensions rose immediately when Sik took the floor, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in a physical altercation. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish Parliament convened for an extraordinary session to discuss the situation of imprisoned and disqualified Workers’ Party of Türkiye (TIP) MP Can Atalay on 16 August 2024, Ankara, Turkiye. The session quickly escalated into a brawl after TIP MP Ahmet Sik made remarks targeting the ruling AK Party. The extraordinary session was called by opposition MPs. However, tensions rose immediately when Sik took the floor, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in a physical altercation. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish Parliament convened for an extraordinary session to discuss the situation of imprisoned and disqualified Workers’ Party of Türkiye (TIP) MP Can Atalay on 16 August 2024, Ankara, Turkiye. The session quickly escalated into a brawl after TIP MP Ahmet Sik made remarks targeting the ruling AK Party. The extraordinary session was called by opposition MPs. However, tensions rose immediately when Sik took the floor, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in a physical altercation. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Workers' Pary MP Ahmet Sik (left), former Aston Villa soccer player, Ak Party MP Alay Ozalan (right)... Turkish Parliament convened for an extraordinary session to discuss the situation of imprisoned and disqualified Workers’ Party of Türkiye (TIP) MP Can Atalay on 16 August 2024, Ankara, Turkiye. The session quickly escalated into a brawl after TIP MP Ahmet Sik made remarks targeting the ruling AK Party. The extraordinary session was called by opposition MPs. However, tensions rose immediately when Sik took the floor, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in a physical altercation. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish Parliament convened for an extraordinary session to discuss the situation of imprisoned and disqualified Workers’ Party of Türkiye (TIP) MP Can Atalay on 16 August 2024, Ankara, Turkiye. The session quickly escalated into a brawl after TIP MP Ahmet Sik made remarks targeting the ruling AK Party. The extraordinary session was called by opposition MPs. However, tensions rose immediately when Sik took the floor, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in a physical altercation. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Workers' Pary MP Ahmet Sik (left), former Aston Villa soccer player, Ak Party MP Alay Ozalan (right)... Turkish Parliament convened for an extraordinary session to discuss the situation of imprisoned and disqualified Workers’ Party of Türkiye (TIP) MP Can Atalay on 16 August 2024, Ankara, Turkiye. The session quickly escalated into a brawl after TIP MP Ahmet Sik made remarks targeting the ruling AK Party. The extraordinary session was called by opposition MPs. However, tensions rose immediately when Sik took the floor, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in a physical altercation. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Workers' Pary MP Ahmet Sik (left), former Aston Villa soccer player, Ak Party MP Alay Ozalan (right)... Turkish Parliament convened for an extraordinary session to discuss the situation of imprisoned and disqualified Workers’ Party of Türkiye (TIP) MP Can Atalay on 16 August 2024, Ankara, Turkiye. The session quickly escalated into a brawl after TIP MP Ahmet Sik made remarks targeting the ruling AK Party. The extraordinary session was called by opposition MPs. However, tensions rose immediately when Sik took the floor, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in a physical altercation. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Workers' Pary MP Ahmet Sik (left), former Aston Villa soccer player, Ak Party MP Alay Ozalan (right)... Turkish Parliament convened for an extraordinary session to discuss the situation of imprisoned and disqualified Workers’ Party of Türkiye (TIP) MP Can Atalay on 16 August 2024, Ankara, Turkiye. The session quickly escalated into a brawl after TIP MP Ahmet Sik made remarks targeting the ruling AK Party. The extraordinary session was called by opposition MPs. However, tensions rose immediately when Sik took the floor, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in a physical altercation. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Turkish MPs Brawl During Debate On Jailed Opposition Lawmaker - Ankara

Workers' Pary MP Ahmet Sik (left), former Aston Villa soccer player, Ak Party MP Alay Ozalan (right)... Turkish Parliament convened for an extraordinary session to discuss the situation of imprisoned and disqualified Workers’ Party of Türkiye (TIP) MP Can Atalay on 16 August 2024, Ankara, Turkiye. The session quickly escalated into a brawl after TIP MP Ahmet Sik made remarks targeting the ruling AK Party. The extraordinary session was called by opposition MPs. However, tensions rose immediately when Sik took the floor, leading to a heated exchange that resulted in a physical altercation. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

1/3072024 Istanbul Turkey. People holding banners and flags about unlawful removal of MP Can Atalay. People gathered in front of the Beşiktaş Ferry Pier due to the unconstitutional removal of Deputy Can Atayay's parliamentary seat. The very reactive people reacted to the decision. Ankara, Turkey, January 30, 2024. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

1/3072024 Istanbul Turkey. People holding banners and flags about unlawful removal of MP Can Atalay. People gathered in front of the Beşiktaş Ferry Pier due to the unconstitutional removal of Deputy Can Atayay's parliamentary seat. The very reactive people reacted to the decision. Ankara, Turkey, January 30, 2024. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

1/3072024 Istanbul Turkey. People holding banners and flags about unlawful removal of MP Can Atalay. People gathered in front of the Beşiktaş Ferry Pier due to the unconstitutional removal of Deputy Can Atayay's parliamentary seat. The very reactive people reacted to the decision. Ankara, Turkey, January 30, 2024. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

1/3072024 Istanbul Turkey. People holding banners and flags about unlawful removal of MP Can Atalay. People gathered in front of the Beşiktaş Ferry Pier due to the unconstitutional removal of Deputy Can Atayay's parliamentary seat. The very reactive people reacted to the decision. Ankara, Turkey, January 30, 2024. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

1/3072024 Istanbul Turkey. People holding banners and flags about unlawful removal of MP Can Atalay. People gathered in front of the Beşiktaş Ferry Pier due to the unconstitutional removal of Deputy Can Atayay's parliamentary seat. The very reactive people reacted to the decision. Ankara, Turkey, January 30, 2024. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

People hold banners about Can Atalay’s unlawful movement about the council. Activists from the Workers' Party of Turkey unite on Sakarya Street to protest the reduced detention of Hatay Deputy Can Atalay. The Constitutional Court's rulings were ignored, leading to a judiciary crisis. Ankara, Turkey, January 30, 2024. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

People hold banners about Can Atalay’s unlawful movement about the council. Activists from the Workers' Party of Turkey unite on Sakarya Street to protest the reduced detention of Hatay Deputy Can Atalay. The Constitutional Court's rulings were ignored, leading to a judiciary crisis. Ankara, Turkey, January 30, 2024. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

People hold banners about Can Atalay’s unlawful movement about the council. Activists from the Workers' Party of Turkey unite on Sakarya Street to protest the reduced detention of Hatay Deputy Can Atalay. The Constitutional Court's rulings were ignored, leading to a judiciary crisis. Ankara, Turkey, January 30, 2024. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

People hold banners about Can Atalay’s unlawful movement about the council. Activists from the Workers' Party of Turkey unite on Sakarya Street to protest the reduced detention of Hatay Deputy Can Atalay. The Constitutional Court's rulings were ignored, leading to a judiciary crisis. Ankara, Turkey, January 30, 2024. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

People hold banners about Can Atalay’s unlawful movement about the council. Activists from the Workers' Party of Turkey unite on Sakarya Street to protest the reduced detention of Hatay Deputy Can Atalay. The Constitutional Court's rulings were ignored, leading to a judiciary crisis. Ankara, Turkey, January 30, 2024. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

People hold banners about Can Atalay’s unlawful movement about the council. Activists from the Workers' Party of Turkey unite on Sakarya Street to protest the reduced detention of Hatay Deputy Can Atalay. The Constitutional Court's rulings were ignored, leading to a judiciary crisis. Ankara, Turkey, January 30, 2024. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

People hold banners about Can Atalay’s unlawful movement about the council. Activists from the Workers' Party of Turkey unite on Sakarya Street to protest the reduced detention of Hatay Deputy Can Atalay. The Constitutional Court's rulings were ignored, leading to a judiciary crisis. Ankara, Turkey, January 30, 2024. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

People hold banners about Can Atalay’s unlawful movement about the council. Activists from the Workers' Party of Turkey unite on Sakarya Street to protest the reduced detention of Hatay Deputy Can Atalay. The Constitutional Court's rulings were ignored, leading to a judiciary crisis. Ankara, Turkey, January 30, 2024. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

People hold banners about Can Atalay’s unlawful movement about the council. Activists from the Workers' Party of Turkey unite on Sakarya Street to protest the reduced detention of Hatay Deputy Can Atalay. The Constitutional Court's rulings were ignored, leading to a judiciary crisis. Ankara, Turkey, January 30, 2024. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

People hold banners about Can Atalay’s unlawful movement about the council. Activists from the Workers' Party of Turkey unite on Sakarya Street to protest the reduced detention of Hatay Deputy Can Atalay. The Constitutional Court's rulings were ignored, leading to a judiciary crisis. Ankara, Turkey, January 30, 2024. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

Activists from the Workers' Party of Turkey unite on Sakarya Street to protest the reduced detention of Hatay Deputy Can Atalay. The Constitutional Court's rulings were ignored, leading to a judiciary crisis. Ankara, Turkey, January 30, 2024. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

People hold banners about Can Atalay’s unlawful movement about the council. Activists from the Workers' Party of Turkey unite on Sakarya Street to protest the reduced detention of Hatay Deputy Can Atalay. The Constitutional Court's rulings were ignored, leading to a judiciary crisis. Ankara, Turkey, January 30, 2024. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

Workers Party Protest - Ankara

People hold banners about Can Atalay’s unlawful movement about the council. Activists from the Workers' Party of Turkey unite on Sakarya Street to protest the reduced detention of Hatay Deputy Can Atalay. The Constitutional Court's rulings were ignored, leading to a judiciary crisis. Ankara, Turkey, January 30, 2024. Photo by Efekan Akyuz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM