هذا المحتوى متاح حالياً باللغة الإنجليزية فقط — الترجمة ليست جاهزة بعد.
Beaten and accused of sexual harassment, CHP Edirne Deputy Ahmet Baran Yazgan announced he will request the lifting of his parliamentary immunity.

CHP Edirne Deputy Ahmet Baran Yazgan issued a new written statement regarding sexual harassment allegations against him. Yazgan characterized what happened as "a treacherous trap and setup"; he stated that because the investigation is ongoing he cannot provide details, but that he will relay the information in his possession to the prosecutor.
In his previous statement, Yazgan had said: The incident did not occur at his home, but at an address to which he was invited by the woman who filmed the video; he was struck in the head with a hard object and believes he was given a drug.
Yazgan also announced publicly that he will apply for the lifting of his parliamentary immunity—a step that deputies rarely resort to in order to open prosecutions against themselves.
The deputy claimed the trap had two aims: to separate him from the CHP and to direct him toward the New Party. The statement also emphasized that "the CHP must protect the victimized deputy."
CHP Edirne Deputy Ahmet Baran Yazgan characterized the sexual harassment and assault allegations against him as a 'setup', announcing that he will provide information to the prosecutor's office. Yazgan claimed that his immunity will be lifted and alleged that the trap was intended to separate him from his party.
Sexual harassment and violence allegations at the deputy level represent a serious matter affecting public confidence. The request to lift immunity and the deputy's call for protection from his own party could trigger discussions on institutional responsibility and crisis management within the CHP.

Anna Kuznetsova