Ruling party is attempting to gain political control over Turkey’s independent judiciary system

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Turkey’s judiciary hits back at govt plans to curb powers

AFP – Turkey’s top judicial body hit back Friday at government’s plans to curb its powers, adding fuel to a bitter row over a vast corruption probe engulfing Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The parliament began on Friday to debate the proposed reforms.

The United States is watching with concern a deepening political crisis unfolding in its key ally Turkey, and has voiced its disquiet to Turkish leaders, a US official said Thursday. “In our conversations with all stakeholders in Turkey, we continue to urge restraint and dialogue”