Aykut Erdoğdu
Parliament strained as charter talks start
The Turkish parliament began debating on Jan. 9 a constitutional amendment package that will change the system into an executive presidency amid protests by opposition groups that say the move will result in a dictatorship.
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Turkey's coup commission wraps up work with little outcome
Parliament's coup investigation commission, set up to probe Turkey's failed July 15, 2016 military takeover bid, wrapped up its work on Jan. 4, amid opposition criticism that the commission was ineffective and left many details of the coup attempt in the dark.
Caliphate announcement made from Istanbul local municipality vehicle
A man in Istanbul's Üsküdar has made an announcement from a municipal vehicle, urging people to choose their own caliph and unite under Islam, main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) deputy Aykut Erdoğdu tweeted on Dec. 14, sharing video of the incident.
CHP Beşiktaş mayor says he was referred to party disciplinary board for insulting party members
The main opposition Republican People's Party's (CHP) Beşiktaş district mayor Murat Hazinedar said on Oct. 14 that he has been referred to the party's disciplinary committee for insulting three party members.