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According to AFP on August 16, reporters observed at the scene on the 16th that at least two lawmakers were injured in a violent fight during a meeting of the Turkish parliament specifically discussing a jailed opposition lawmaker.

Reports said the fight began when ruling Justice and Development Party MP Alpay Özalan punched opposition MP Ahmed Sheik, who was criticizing the government over jailed MP Can Atalay.

Other lawmakers then took action, sparking a violent brawl among dozens of lawmakers that lasted nearly half an hour.At least two opposition lawmakers suffered minor eye injuries.

Reporters at the scene saw other Justice and Development Party lawmakers beating opposition lawmaker Shek when he fell to the ground, with blood splattering on the ground.

The report also stated that Özgül Özer, leader of the largest opposition Republican People's Party, responded:"I am ashamed to witness this situation. I call on the speaker of parliament to immediately convene a meeting of the caucus leaders of all political parties."

The pro-Kurdish People's Equality and Democratic Party said: "The AKP MPs who do not recognize the law and do not implement the Constitutional Court's ruling have turned parliament into a violent arena. Their destructive behavior has once again shown no bottom line. We strongly condemn this."

Source: Reference News