Turkish parliamentary commission to investigate Soma mine tragedy

The Turkish parliament will form a special commission to investigate the accident at a mine in Soma (Manisa Province). All the factions have sent 11 proposals to the commission. They will be put together to vote on, ITAR-TASS reports.Minister for Labour and Social Security Faruk Celik took part in discussions of the issue and approved the initiative. He emphasized that there should be no doubts about future punishments for all people responsible.301 miners were killed in the accident at the mine on the evening of May 13.

The Turkish parliament will form a special commission to investigate the accident at a mine in Soma (Manisa Province). All the factions have sent 11 proposals to the commission. They will be put together to vote on, ITAR-TASS reports.

Minister for Labour and Social Security Faruk Celik took part in discussions of the issue and approved the initiative. He emphasized that there should be no doubts about future punishments for all people responsible.

301 miners were killed in the accident at the mine on the evening of May 13.