but of course there are many who oppose the constitutional changes just because they are made by AKP. we will see more drama in near future but for the moment let me hail a more democratic constitution…
Lawmakers of the ruling Justice and Development Party celebrate after the official results were announced at the parliament in Ankara, Turkey, early Friday, May 7, 2010. Turkey’s parliament has narrowly passed a series of fiercely contested constitutional amendments that the opposition parties argue they will give the Islamic-rooted government too much power over the judiciary. The president is now widely expected to submit the measures to a referendum this summer since the 336 votes in favor of the amendments on Friday were short of the 367 required votes in the 550-seat assembly to adopt the proposals outright.? Read more » (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)
Turkish Parliament Approves Bill to Overhaul Judiciary and Role of Military
Lawmakers of ruling Justice and Development Party celebrate after a package of amendments to the 1982 constitution was approved at the parliament, in Ankara, Turkey, Thursday, May 6, 2010.The Turkish parliament voted in favor of a number of fiercely contested constitutional amendments, but by a narrow margin, meaning a referendum will be held.? Read more »
(AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)
Turkey backs constitution changes
Turkey’s parliament clears way for constitution referendum
Officials count votes after lawmakers voted at the parliament in Ankara, Turkey, early Friday, May 7, 2010. Turkey’s parliament has narrowly passed a series of fiercely contested constitutional amendments that the opposition parties argue will give the Islamic-rooted government too much power over the judiciary. The president is now widely expected to submit the measures to a referendum this summer since the 336 votes in favor of the amendments on Friday were short of the 367 required votes in the 550-seat assembly to adopt the proposals outright.? Read more »(AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)
Turkey lawmakers narrowly pass contested constitutional amendments, will likely get referendum
Lawmakers of the ruling Justice and Development Party joke as they cast their votes at the parliament in Ankara, Turkey, early Friday, May 7, 2010. Turkey’s parliament has narrowly passed a series of fiercely contested constitutional amendments that the opposition parties argue they will give the Islamic-rooted government too much power over the judiciary. The president is now widely expected to submit the measures to a referendum this summer since the 336 votes in favor of the amendments on Friday were short of the 367 required votes in the 550-seat assembly to adopt the proposals outright.? Read more » (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)
Most critical article in package passes, HSYK to be restructured
Today’s Zaman
However, in off-the-record conversations, some AK Party deputies expressed concerns that the Ergenekon structure — a clandestine gang charged with plotting
Members of parliament from the ruling Justice and Development Party and the main opposition Republican People’s Party scuffle during a debate at a parliamentary session in Ankara late May 5, 2010. The Turkish parliament is debating changes to the constitution.? Read more » REUTERS
Final critical amendment passes amid debate on PM’s assets
Ruling Justice and Development Party, AKP, lawmakers try to control an angry AKP member as the parliament debate a package of amendments to the 1982 constitution, in Ankara, Turkey, Thursday, May 6, 2010. The Turkish parliament appears poised to vote in favor of a number of fiercely contested constitutional amendments, but by a narrow margin, meaning a referendum will be held. The parliament is expected to hold a final vote on the amendments later Thursday.? Read more »(AP Photo)
Free will
A general view of Turkey’s parliament as lawmakers debate a package of amendments to the 1982 constitution, in Ankara, Turkey, Thursday, May 6, 2010.? Read more »(AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)
SUAT KINIKLIOĞLU – Constitutional reform and the vagaries of the BDP
Ruling Justice and Development Party, AKP, lawmakers chat as the parliament debate a package of amendments to the 1982 constitution, in Ankara, Turkey, Thursday, May 6, 2010.The Turkish parliament appears poised to vote in favor of a number of fiercely contested constitutional amendments, but by a narrow margin, meaning a referendum will be held.The parliament is expected to hold a final vote on the amendments later Thursday.? Read more » (AP Photo)
Turkey’s Parliament passes amendment to alter judicial body
Turkish Parliament rejects party closure article in reform debate
Pro-Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party lawmaker Sirri Sakik addresses the parliament in Ankara, Turkey, arly Friday, May 7, 2010. Turkey’s parliament has narrowly passed a series of fiercely contested constitutional amendments that the opposition parties argue they will give the Islamic-rooted government too much power over the judiciary.? Read more » (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)
YAVUZ BAYDAR – Aftermath of a defeat foretold
Pro-Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party lawmaker Hasip Kaplan addresses the parliament as lawmakers debate a package of amendments to the 1982 constitution, in Ankara, Turkey, Thursday, May 6, 2010. Turkish lawmakers were voting Thursday on a raft of fiercely contested constitutional amendments that could put military commanders before civilian courts and give parliament a say in appointing judges. The measures were expected to pass the parliamentary vote, but only narrowly, meaning a referendum would then be held.? Read more » (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)
FATMA DİŞLİ ZIBAK – Why did some AK Party deputies dissent?
Kamer Genc, an independent lawmaker from eastern Turkish province of Tunceli, accuses Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of corruption as the parliament debate a package of amendments to the 1982 constitution, in Ankara, Turkey, Thursday, May 6, 2010. The Turkish parliament appears poised to vote in favor of a number of fiercely contested constitutional amendments, but by a narrow margin, meaning a referendum will be held. The parliament is expected to hold a final vote on the amendments later Thursday.? Read more » (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)
New member of the coalition, Abdullah Öcalan
Erzincan part of Ergenekon trial begins in Turkey
Sept. 12, May 1 and the CHP
?Dear deputies, let us share the honor of getting rid of the black stain on Turkey?s law and Constitution. Let us be realistic: We will either be able to put some 90-or-so-year-old ex-generals before the courts or leave their fate to divine justice. But we are doing something: Turkey?s elected legislative body today, for the first time, says, ?Yes, coup perpetrators can be subjected to trial and interrogated?.?
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