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AKP applauds CHP's decision not to take charter change to high court

Ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) officials have applauded main opposition Republican People's Party's (CHP) decision not to appeal to the Constitutional Court despite their fierce criticism over the constitutional amendment that is set to be voted on in a referendum in April.

Immunity row continues to divide Turkey's politics amid more fistfights

A parliamentary panel has approved an amendment to strip MPs of their immunity from prosecution with the support of three parties against the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) after a brawl broke out between its deputies and the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in a heated May 2 session. 

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