Punches were thrown as politicians from opposing factions needed to be separated.
A massive brawl has broken out in Turkish parliament, as opposition politicians looked to block the appointment of the new justice minister.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had appointed former chief prosecutor Akin Gurlek to the position; however, opposition legislators attempted to stop him from taking the oath of office this morning.
Video shows punches being thrown and some MPs being separated from each other.
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It is not known if any injuries were sustained during the melee or if any politicians will be sanctioned for their actions.
In his previous role as Istanbul chief prosecutor from 2021, Gurlek had been involved in the sentencing of several prominent opposition politicians, including Selahattin Demirtas and Sirri Sureyya Onder.
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He was also the lead prosecutor in multiple trials involving members of the main opposition party, the Republican People's Party (CHP), which has labelled the proceedings politically motivated.
Despite the drama within the parliament, Gurlek was able to swear his oath later on, surrounded by other members of the ruling party who had formed a protective circle around him.
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Demonstrations have been held in Turkey over the last year, including when Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested in a corruption probe.
Imamoglu was a member of the opposition party, and protests in Istanbul and other cities were the largest seen in the country in a decade.
The government has previously insisted the judiciary is independent.
Reported with Associated Press
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