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Fistfight at the Istanbul Bar Association elections!

Tensions rose at the 128th Ordinary General Assembly of the Istanbul Bar Association ahead of the presidential election, where nine candidates are competing. A fistfight that broke out during the general assembly was captured on camera. The new bar president will be determined in the election to be held on October 25.

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Published: 24.10.2026 16:04 Updated: 24.10.2026 16:31
Fistfight at the Istanbul Bar Association elections!

The 128th Ordinary General Assembly of the Istanbul Bar Association has begun at the Haliç Congress Center. While tensions were high on the first day of the general assembly, where nine candidates are competing for the bar presidency, a fistfight that broke out in the hall was captured on camera.

At the opening of the general assembly, an election was held to form the Presidential Council. Following this, the speeches of the candidates for the bar presidency began. Candidates were given 20 minutes each to introduce themselves and explain their goals.

FISTS FLEW AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The tension that had been rising throughout the general assembly increased further with the fight that broke out in the hall. An argument among participants quickly turned into a fistfight. The moments of the scuffle were captured on camera.

ISTANBUL BAR ASSOCIATION'S NEW PRESIDENT TO BE DETERMINED ON OCTOBER 25

The 128th Ordinary General Assembly of the Istanbul Bar Association, which will last for two days, continues with speeches and the discussion of agenda items.

In the election to be held on Sunday, October 25, the bar's new president, as well as members of the board of directors and other boards, will be determined.

 


News Source: 12punto

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