Parliamentarians in Turkey Exchange Punches at the Swearing-in of New Minister of Justice
Turkish parliamentarians engaged in a physical altercation during the swearing-in ceremony of Akin Gurlek as the new Minister of Justice.
Turkish legislators engaged in a fistfight over the appointment of a new minister
Turkish legislators clashed physically in Parliament over the controversial appointment of Akin Gürlek as Justice Minister.
Video: A Brawl Erupted in the Turkish Parliament
A brawl broke out in the Turkish Parliament as opposition members attempted to prevent the newly appointed Justice Minister Akin Gurlek from taking his oath of office.
Turkey: Erdoğan appoints controversial prosecutor as new Minister of Justice
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has appointed the controversial Istanbul prosecutor Akin Gürlek as the new Minister of Justice, sparking criticism from the opposition.
Chief prosecutor becomes new Justice Minister in Turkey
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has appointed Akin Gürlek, a controversial figure, as the new Justice Minister, following his role as chief prosecutor in Istanbul.
Erdogan appoints controversial Minister of Justice in Turkey
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has appointed Akin Gürlek as the new Minister of Justice, a controversial figure known for his actions against the opposition party CHP.
Turkey: Erdogan entrusts Justice to Akin Gurlek, the prosecutor behind the opposition lawsuits
Turkish President Erdogan has appointed Akin Gurlek, the chief prosecutor of Istanbul, as the new Minister of Justice amidst a governmental reshuffle.