Turkish Parliament Erupts in Chaos over Jailed Opposition Leader

A scuffle broke out among Turkish lawmakers during a session discussing jailed opposition deputy Can Atalay. Ahmet Sik, an opposition representative, was attacked after calling the ruling party a 'terrorist organization.' Several lawmakers were injured. The case of Atalay, imprisoned for his role in 2013 protests, has sparked significant controversy.

A chaotic brawl erupted in Turkish Parliament on Friday during a heated debate over the imprisonment of opposition delegate Can Atalay, seen largely as politically motivated.

Televised footage captured Ahmet Sik, a representative from the same party as the jailed deputy, being attacked by a lawmaker from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party after labeling them a 'terrorist organization.' The ensuing scuffle left several deputies injured, including a female lawmaker.

'It is a shameful situation,' remarked Ozgur Ozel, leader of the largest opposition party, highlighting the violence against female deputies. The extraordinary session was convened to debate Atalay's case, who remains imprisoned despite achieving Constitutional Court rulings in his favor. His case, tied to the 2013 Gezi Park protests, continues to stir political tensions and judicial crises.