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Chaos in Turkish Parliament: Fistfight Erupts During Swearing-In of New Ministers

Published February 11, 2026, 14:20
Chaos in Turkish Parliament: Fistfight Erupts During Swearing-In of New Ministers

Scenes of chaos and tension unfolded in the Turkish Grand National Assembly during the swearing-in of the new Ministers of Justice and Interior. Members of the CHP and AKP parties clashed, resulting in a fistfight. The dispute began due to the challenge of the legitimacy of the swearing-in of the new Minister of Justice, who had not resigned from his position as prosecutor. During the brawl, an AKP MP attacked CHP MP Mahmut Tanal, injuring him. Despite the tension, the ministers were sworn in. The incident highlights the intense political polarization in Turkey.