Army coup (maybe) in Turkey
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Army coup (maybe) in Turkey
An Army group says it has taken over, but that is denied even by the top command:
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36809083
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36809083
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5mins ago
"declared Martial Law.
Their military now has control of all weapons and tanks and, yes, jets and planes. They are over throwing the government in an apparent "defense of democracy" as they believe the current president does not represent or uphold the will of the people by not only imprisoning reporters with whom he disagrees but also turning a blind eye to the trafficking of known terrorists groups through their country, and his response is to now call for his citizens "take to the streets in defense of his position". He isn't even in his country, he is on vacation. they have resticted social media, essentially cutting off Turkey rom the world."
"declared Martial Law.
Their military now has control of all weapons and tanks and, yes, jets and planes. They are over throwing the government in an apparent "defense of democracy" as they believe the current president does not represent or uphold the will of the people by not only imprisoning reporters with whom he disagrees but also turning a blind eye to the trafficking of known terrorists groups through their country, and his response is to now call for his citizens "take to the streets in defense of his position". He isn't even in his country, he is on vacation. they have resticted social media, essentially cutting off Turkey rom the world."
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"Coup leaders said they want to reinstate rule of law - to have peaceful relations with all countries in the world - all agreements & commitments will remain in place"
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Obama urges support for "democratically-elected government of Turkey."
Damn that guy is fast when he wants. Long life USA!
https://twitter.com/DavidKenner/status/ ... 1575627787
Damn that guy is fast when he wants. Long life USA!
https://twitter.com/DavidKenner/status/ ... 1575627787
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The coup will probably fail.
coup forces have abandoned Ataturk (#instanbul) pro-government protesters control the airport
authorities have retaken full control of TRT studio in #Ankara, arresting soldiers & confiscating weaponry
https://twitter.com/arabthomness/status ... 1164422145
coup forces have abandoned Ataturk (#instanbul) pro-government protesters control the airport
authorities have retaken full control of TRT studio in #Ankara, arresting soldiers & confiscating weaponry
https://twitter.com/arabthomness/status ... 1164422145
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Some attempts in the media this morning to link the coup with the Gulen cult. I imagine the administrators at Zaman are unavailable for comment.
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this wont end well, what about all the refugees transiting Turkey to Europe?
this could be a huge mess
this could be a huge mess
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This coup attempt is rather pathetic - it's not even military top brass behind it, but a small faction within the military; armed police have arrested a group of about 30 rebel soldiers; the President, who was on vacation, has arrived back at Ataturk airport, where he is met by cheering crowds. It doesn't feel like a genuine coup at all.
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Maybe they will forfeit their $200pm deduction.Gilmore wrote:Some attempts in the media this morning to link the coup with the Gulen cult. I imagine the administrators at Zaman are unavailable for comment.
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Hillary Clinton: "We should all urge calm and respect for laws." L bloody O bloody L!
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Latest update: Erdogan has accused Gulen of being behind the coup. Gulen have denied it. Source was BBC News.
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