Monday, April 19, 2010

Turkey starts debate on constitutional reform

"Turkey starts debate on constitutional reform

By Delphine Strauss in Ankara

Published: April 19 2010 22:58 | Last updated: April 19 2010 22:58

Turkey’s parliament on Monday began debating constitutional changes that would bolster the ruling AKP’s defences against secularist opponents, but are likely to become law only after a public referendum that risks fresh political instability. "

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