Turkish deputy prime minister may resign over mixed-gender student accommodation controversy

Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister Bülent Arınç may resign over the recent mixed-gender student accommodation controversy, Turkish newspaper Haberler writes. Bekir Bozdağ is believed to be set to replace Arınç in his office.

The move would highlight the tensions over the issue within the Erdoğan cabinet.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s recent vow to crack down on mixed-gender student accommodation – even in private houses – has not just riled the opposition, but even created a reaction from his own party amid speculation about his motives for the call, Hürriyet Daily News reported earlier.

According to Deputy Prime Minister Arınç, the head of cabinet should explain himself.

Turkish feminist groups have already started a lawsuit against the prime minister.