In rare occurrence, party leaders unite in commemorating former Islamist PM Erbakan
Political party leaders have united in attending an event to commemorate former Islamist Prime Minister Necmettin Erbakan in a rare occurrence. The attendance of some opposition parties prompted surprise since Erbakan's political beliefs were not in line with their policies. The MHP, meanwhile, was absent.
Leaders of Turkey's political parties attended the commemoration of former Prime Minister Necmettin Erbakan, a prominent politician among Islamists, in a rare occurrence of unity.