Saturday, July 01, 2006

Turkish president vetoes EU-backed ombudsman law

"Turkish president vetoes EU-backed ombudsman law

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's president has vetoed a European Union-backed law creating the post of ombudsman, his office said on Saturday.

The EU, which Turkey hopes to join, believes the ombudsman will boost the fight against corruption, increase transparency and allow better control of military spending."

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