General23 June 2026

Parliament adjourned for 10 minutes due to a heated situation

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The parliamentary session was temporarily adjourned for 10 minutes by the Speaker a short while ago due to a heated situation within the chambers.

Proceedings faced disruptions following an argument and intense protests between government and opposition MPs, prompting the Speaker to take this decision to control the situation.

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