Bahceli accuses AKP of sowing tension, urges tougher fight against corruption

Turkey is moving into an atmosphere of conflict, as the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has been sowing societal tension and discord, said opposition Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahceli yesterday in a statement. Addressing the conflict between the prime minister and a prominent media group over fraud allegations, he called on state prosecutors to enforce the law in the case. Also urging the State Control Commission (DDK) under President Abdullah Gul to take action, Bahceli said Turkey needs an autonomous commission to fight corruption.