Brawl Erupts in Turkish Parliament During Debate

A chaotic brawl erupted in Turkey's parliament during a debate over jailed opposition delegate Can Atalay, with opposition lawmaker Ahmet Sik accusing President Erdoğan's ruling party of being a 'terrorist organization.' The confrontation escalated as a member of Erdoğan's party attacked Sik, leading to a physical altercation that left a female lawmaker injured and blood on the parliamentary floor. Atalay, who was sentenced to 18 years for his role in 2013 anti-government protests and was elected while imprisoned, is seeking parliamentary immunity to avoid prosecution. Despite the Constitutional Court ruling in Atalay's favor three times, lower courts have ignored these decisions, exacerbating a judicial crisis and sparking outrage among his supporters. Opposition leader Ozgur Ozel condemned the violence, describing it as a 'shameful situation' where 'fists are flying' instead of words. The incident underscores ongoing tensions and political strife in Turkey under Erdoğan's administration.