The US House of Representatives late June 6 unanimously called for US criminal charges against members of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s security detail who attacked protesters in Washington last month. The 397 to 0 vote for the House resolution came after lawmakers expressed outrage over what many called a “brutal” attack on peaceful demonstrators on May 16 outside the Turkish ambassador’s residence that left 11 people injured. US media reported that the House resolution does not have the force of law, so it would only prompt further action against the Turkish security officials if the Trump administration chose to honour the resolution. The State Department said it is still investigating the matter.
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