Turkish President Declares Coup has Failed and He is Still in Control
- SitiTalkBlog
- Jul 16, 2016
- 1 min read
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News Source: Yahoo News
Original source: Associated Press (AP)
"Dozens killed as coup fail in Turkey. Turkish president says he's in control, coup faltering
Turkish Military Seizes Control of Country: Loud explosions were heard in Turkey's capital after the military said it seized full control of the country. (July 15)
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s president declared he was in control of the country early Saturday as government forces fought to squash a coup attempt during a night of explosions, air battles and gunfire that left dozens dead.
They arrested more than 750 soldiers across the country, fired colonels and generals and rescued the military chief in an operation at an air base in the outskirts of Ankara.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned coup supporters that “they will pay a heavy price for their treason to Turkey,” according to a transcript of his remarks provided by his office. “Those who stain the military’s reputation must leave. The process has started today, and it will continue just as we fight other terrorist groups.”"
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