Friday, May 07, 2010

Turkey MPs back key constitutional changes

"Turkey MPs back key constitutional changes
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan (centre) and AKP allies voting
The AKP is challenging the power of Turkey's army and courts

Turkey's parliament has approved all but one of 27 controversial changes to the constitution, which critics say could undermine the secular courts."


More:BBC News - Turkey MPs back key constitutional changes