Live TV Political Debate Ends in Brawl

[matcom]

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BAKU (Reuters) - A live television debate in the run-up to Azerbaijan's October presidential election ended in a brawl, and police in the oil-producing country opened a criminal case on Sunday against an opposition politician.

The opposition Popular Front accused the government in the former Soviet republic of trying to discredit it over the incident.

The debate on Saturday became so heated it was taken off the air.

Fuad Mustafayev, speaking for the Popular Front's presidential candidate, called pro-government contender Hafiz Hadjiyev dishonest. Hadjiyev responded by describing Mustafayev as a "puppy."

The brawl began after the two hurled water at each other.

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[GainesT1958]

1. But, hey, at least they HAD a debate...

And all their major candidates SHOWED UP for it!:eyes:

B-)