Turkey's parliament approves bill giving police heightened powers March 27, 2015 - 14:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey's parliament has approved a contentious security bill giving police heightened powers to search, arrest and use firearms, the Associated Press reports. The bill, passed early on Friday, March 27,was criticized by opposition parties who say the government is leading Turkey toward authoritarianism. The measure is also a blow to a Kurdish peace process aimed at ending an insurgency that has killed tens of thousands of people, the AP notes. The legislation expands police rights to use firearms, allows them to search people or vehicles, and detain people for up to 48 hours without court authorization. The measures would give governors — not just prosecutors and judges — the right to order arrests. The main opposition said it would take the measure to Turkey's Constitutional Court seeking its overturn. Legislators have brawled during debate on the bill.  Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh  The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”.U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh.Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |
