Tension Escalates During Extraordinary Session in Turkish Grand National Assembly
Tension reached its peak during an extraordinary session held for Can Atalay in the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM). The session witnessed heated moments as discussions quickly turned into a physical altercation, resulting in an injury to DEM Party Group Deputy Chair, Gülistan Kılıç Koçyiğit. Kılıç Koçyiğit sustained a cut above her eyebrow and was promptly attended to by medical teams.
The incident occurred as arguments among parliamentarians escalated into physical confrontation. The rising tension in the Assembly Hall led to a suspension of the session.
This episode underscores the importance of achieving reconciliation among parties to prevent such incidents in the future, and highlights the need for creating a calmer and more constructive environment within the TBMM.
Sources: Witnesses and Participants of the TBMM General Assembly.