Turkey's Ruling Party Deputy Chair Steps Down Over Share Trading Allegations

The deputy chair of Turkey's ruling party has stepped down from his post amid allegations concerning share trading, according to reports by CP24 and the Winnipeg Free Press.

At this stage, official details regarding the identity of the deputy chair, the exact nature of the transactions at the center of the controversy, or whether an investigation will be launched have not been disclosed in the initial reports.

In addition, no further official statement has been issued by the ruling party or authorities in Ankara, and full details surrounding the circumstances of the resignation have not yet been released.