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Title: Turkey’s Army Says It Seized Power as Premier Vows to Resist
Post by: Duke Nukum on July 15, 2016, 04:05:56 PM
Turkey’s Army Says It Seized Power as Premier Vows to Resist (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-07-15/turkish-premier-says-elements-of-army-attempt-to-seize-power)

Turkey’s army says it seized power in the country as warplanes flew over the capital and tanks blocked roads in Istanbul. Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said his government is still in control and will resist.

The army said in an e-mailed statement that it took power to restore freedom and democracy. It said all international agreements will be honored.

The coup effort won’t be permitted to succeed, Yildirim told NTV television. He said army units have besieged “some institutions,” and he said police -- traditionally closer to his government than the army -- have been ordered to use arms if necessary. He said the elected government remains in power.
Title: Re: Turkey’s Army Says It Seized Power as Premier Vows to Resist
Post by: Duke Nukum on July 15, 2016, 04:07:17 PM
Live Stream. Probably defunct after a few hours.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mq5hrUDoYo[/youtube]
Title: Re: Turkey’s Army Says It Seized Power as Premier Vows to Resist
Post by: I_B_Perky on July 15, 2016, 06:05:29 PM
Uh oh.  I think this ain't gonna turn out well.
Title: Re: Turkey’s Army Says It Seized Power as Premier Vows to Resist
Post by: dutch508 on July 15, 2016, 06:28:19 PM
Barry backs the Islamist, of course.
Title: Re: Turkey’s Army Says It Seized Power as Premier Vows to Resist
Post by: Crazy Horse on July 15, 2016, 06:39:02 PM
Quote from: dutch508 on July 15, 2016, 06:28:19 PM
Barry backs the Islamist, of course.

Just like Egypt.
Title: Re: Turkey’s Army Says It Seized Power as Premier Vows to Resist
Post by: J P Sousa on July 15, 2016, 06:40:50 PM
A little background;

These 5 Facts Explain Why Turkey Is in Deep Trouble
Ian Bremmer @ianbremmer
  Feb. 19, 2016
http://time.com/4231009/turkey-syria-war-refugees/

Title: Re: Turkey’s Army Says It Seized Power as Premier Vows to Resist
Post by: DumbAss Tanker on July 15, 2016, 07:10:09 PM
Quote from: Crazy Horse on July 15, 2016, 06:39:02 PM
Just like Egypt.

And Honduras, though it wasn't Islamism but a would-be dictator he backed against an army revolt to restore constitutional government.
Title: Re: Turkey’s Army Says It Seized Power as Premier Vows to Resist
Post by: I_B_Perky on July 16, 2016, 07:40:04 PM
Seems it is over. The coup failed. 

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/turkey-military-coup/turkey-s-erdogan-declares-coup-over-after-clashes-kill-dozens-n610736 (http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/turkey-military-coup/turkey-s-erdogan-declares-coup-over-after-clashes-kill-dozens-n610736)
Title: Re: Turkey’s Army Says It Seized Power as Premier Vows to Resist
Post by: Ptarmigan on July 24, 2016, 02:34:05 PM
IN DETENTION Turkey arrests 62 schoolchildren for TREASON following failed military coup
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1493143/turkey-arrests-62-school-kids-for-treason-following-last-weeks-failed-coup/

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TURKEY has arrested more than 60 school kids and accused them of TREASON.

A total of 62 students at Kuleli Military school, the oldest such establishment in Istanbul, were collared by Turkish authorities.

Before the coup attempt last week, the pupils, aged between 14 and 17, were made to dress up in camouflage and were handed guns with empty magazines, according to their lawyers.

The coup is just a way for President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan to get more power.