Turkish politicians apparently know how to pack a punch. Five members of parliament were injured after a brawl broke out in parliament in the early hours of Wednesday when opposition politicians tried to delay debating a controversial new security bill.
The piece of legislation has drawn criticism for expanding President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ability to limit freedom of expression and squash dissent.
Two men had to be hospitalized and three others were injured after politicians threw chairs during the scuffles, and at least one person was hit with a gavel Read more...
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