Taiwan Lawmakers Exchange Blows In Parliament
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18 May 2024
Taiwan's parliament witnessed chaos as ruling and opposition lawmakers clashed over contentious reform bills
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The tumultuous scene persisted for over 10 hours during Friday's legislative floor session
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Tensions arose due to amendments aimed at granting expanded powers to the Legislature
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The opposition parties sought to push through reform bills, sparking full-blown conflict
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Previous fruitless negotiations left unresolved tensions that erupted into physical confrontations
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The KMT and TPP bypassed customary committee deliberations to fast-track their versions of the bills
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Tempers flared as lawmakers accused each other of procedural advantages and queue-jumping
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Scuffles ensued with attempts to seize control of the speaker's podium and obstruct proceedings
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The confrontations led to injuries, with five legislators requiring hospitalization
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Deep divisions within the legislature were underscored, reflecting challenges amidst heightened political polarization
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