Opposition deputy falls from stairs at Turkish parliament amid fight over security bill

Opposition deputy falls from stairs at Turkish parliament amid fight over security bill

ANKARA

Lawmakers from the main opposition CHP and ruling AKP scuffle during a debate on a legislation to boost police powers, at the Turkish Parliament in Ankara late February 19, 2015. AFP Photo

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