The Turkish Supreme Election Board, or YSK, decided to reinstate the candidacy of seven independent candidates, after deliberations that lasted eight hours, broadcaster CNNTurk reported.

The entire country's eyes were fixed on the board, expecting it to resolve the political turmoil sparked by its veto of 12 mostly Kurdish candidates’ bids to run for Parliament.

The YSK announced in a press statement that no obstacles remained to the candidacy of six names who are backed by the pro-Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party, or BDP, and one other independent candidate.

Protests broke out in several cities across Turkey after the board barred 12 candidates from entering the June general elections. One person was shot and killed by the police during a demonstration in Bismil, according to Hurriyet Daily.