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Ankara, Turkey:
Turkey military has declared martial law and curfew in the country as jets are seen flying over Istanbul. President Tayyip Erdogan has denounced what he called was an attempt by a "minority in the military", and has urged people to take to the streets.
President Erdogan calls on US to extradite preacher Gulen in Istanbul speech: Agence France-Presse
People gather outside the Turkish Parliament durign an extraordinary session in Ankara on July 16, 2016, following a failed coup attempt. (Agence France-Presse)
#BREAKING Turkey detains general Erdal Ozturk, commander of the Third Army: official
- AFP news agency (@AFP) July 16, 2016
In the meanwhile:
Egypt Media Jumps The Gun On Turkey Coup Bid
The morning headlines of the Egyption newspapers read, "The Turkish army topples Erdogan". "Recep Tayyip vanishes," said the subhead.
Egypt Media Jumps The Gun On Turkey Coup Bid
The morning headlines of the Egyption newspapers read, "The Turkish army topples Erdogan". "Recep Tayyip vanishes," said the subhead.
Turkey detains judge from its top court in wake of failed coup, says Agence France-Presse quoting TV.
US suspends strikes against ISIS group from Turkey base: official
Turkish maritime authorities re-opened Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait to transiting tankers after shutting the key shipping channel due to security reasons following an attempted coup, agent GAC said.
Stand Up For Democracy: Turkish President Texts People
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan sent a mass text message to Turkish mobile phones on Saturday imploring Turks to "stand up" for democracy and peace.
The message which came from "RT ERDOGAN" and was signed with his full name, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, also called on people to take to the streets against a "narrow cadre".
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan sent a mass text message to Turkish mobile phones on Saturday imploring Turks to "stand up" for democracy and peace.
The message which came from "RT ERDOGAN" and was signed with his full name, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, also called on people to take to the streets against a "narrow cadre".
LATEST UPDATE: Over 250 people have been killed. Read here
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim speaks outside his Cankaya palace in Ankara
- PM Yildirim declared that the situation in his country was "completely under control".
- He said 161 people were killed in the coup attempt against the government, with 2,839 soldiers now detained on suspicion of involvement.
- He described the putsch bid as a "black stain" on Turkish democracy.
- He also added that 1,440 people had been wounded.
- PM blamed the coup attempt on the supporters of US-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen.
- He said whichever country is behind Fethullah Gulen is not a friend of Turkey and in a serious war against Turkey.
- He emphasised the death toll 161 did not include the assailants.
UNESCO world heritage meeting in Istanbul suspended, says official
200 Indian students participating in sports meet in Turkey say they are stranded but safe after coup attempt.
More than 1,500 military personnel were arrested across Turkey, said a senior official.
General Umit Dundar, the newly appointed acting chief of the general staff, said more than 190 people died in clashes: 41 police officers, two soldiers, 47 civilians and 104 people described as "coup plotters."
A plain clothes policeman is hugged by people as they celebrate the surrendering of the soldiers involved in the coup on the Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey on July 16, 2016.(Reuters Photo) Close to 200 unarmed soldiers have surrendered at the Turkish military headquarters, says report.
90 dead, 1,154 wounded in Turkey coup attempt: state news agency, reports news agency AFP.
Turkey chief of staff Akar rescued, taken to safe location, says report: AFP
29 colonels and five generals had been removed from their posts: Turkish official, reports news agency AFP.
754 members of Turkish armed forces arrested across Turkey: state news agency, reports news agency Agence France-Presse.
#BREAKING: Turkey appoints new acting army chief of staff after coup bid: PM
- AFP news agency (@AFP) July 16, 2016
Fethullah Gulen, the US-based cleric and former ally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, denied being behind the attempted coup in Turkey and condemned it "in the strongest terms".
At least 60 dead, 336 people arrested across Turkey: official, reports news agency AFP.
Turkish Pro-Coup Soldiers Surrender On Istanbul Bridge, Says Report
Around 50 soldiers involved in an attempted military coup in Turkey surrendered on one of the bridges across the Bosphorus in Istanbul on Saturday, abandoning their tanks with their hands raised in the air, live footage on CNN Turk showed.
Around 50 soldiers involved in an attempted military coup in Turkey surrendered on one of the bridges across the Bosphorus in Istanbul on Saturday, abandoning their tanks with their hands raised in the air, live footage on CNN Turk showed.
Turkish F-16s launch air strikes against tanks outside palace: presidential source, reports news agency AFP.
Jet drops bomb near Turkish presidential palace in Ankara, says report.
What We Know So Far
What We Don't Know
- 42 people killed, including 17 police officers, in Turkey coup attempt: senior Turkish official, reports news agency Reuters.
- Turkish military declared curfew and martial law.
- Turkey coup attempt as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was on holiday in Marmaris on the Turkish coast.
- Turkish President plane lands at Istanbul Ataturk airport. Asks supporters to take to the streets.
- President Erdogan greeted by large crowd at the airport.
- President Erdogan denounces the attempt by minority within military.
- More than 120 people have been arrested over coup attempt.
What We Don't Know
- Who is in Charge?
- How many civilians have been killed?
- Who are the coup plotters?
Indian nationals should not travel to Turkey until situation is normal there. @IndianEmbassyTR @mjakbar
- Sushma Swaraj (@SushmaSwaraj) July 16, 2016
Senior Turkish official says some local resistance by coup plotters continues but this will end soon: Reuters
Bomb attacks on parliament are still continuing: Senior Turkey official, reports news agency Reuters.
Turkish PM calls all legislators for an emergency meeting on Saturday, reports state-run Anadolu Agency.
Senior #Turkey official confirms 42 people killed during attempted coup, says most of them civilians
- Reuters India (@ReutersIndia) July 16, 2016
"What is being perpetrated is a treason and a rebellion," President Erdogan said at Istanbul's airport.
Turkey PM Binali Yildirim says more than 120 arrested over coup attempt, reports news agency AFP.
Turkey PM Orders Military To Shoot Down Aircraft Hijacked By Coup Plotters
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim has instructed the military to shoot down an aircraft hijacked by coup plotters, an official said on Saturday.
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim has instructed the military to shoot down an aircraft hijacked by coup plotters, an official said on Saturday.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his general secretary was abducted by coup makers, no information on chief of military staff: Associated Press
President Erdogan says those responsible for coup will pay; says it is a reason to clean up army, reports news agency Reuters.
President Erdogan says he doesn't know whereabouts of Turkey army chief: AFP
"No power is above the national will," declared President Erdogan outside Istanbul airport.
Reuters: Turkey's Erdogan appears among crowds in Istanbul after coup attempt
BREAKING: Large crowds greet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he emerges from a vehicle at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport.
- The Associated Press (@AP) July 16, 2016
Police and military exchanged fire in Istanbul's Taksim square, large explosion was heard: Associated Press
Erdogan was speaking from Marmaris on the Turkish coast where he was on holiday. A Turkish official later said Erdogan's plane had landed in Istanbul, reported news agency Reuters, quoting official
BREAKING: Police and military exchange fire in Istanbul's Taksim square, large explosion heard.
- The Associated Press (@AP) July 16, 2016
EU chiefs urge 'swift return' to constitution in Turkey: AFP news agency
BREAKING: Turkish official says Erdogan's plane landing in Istanbul https://t.co/1cOn9Wurdf pic.twitter.com/2JbIorXHS1
- Reuters Top News (@Reuters) 16 July 2016
BREAKING: Top Turkish official says coup attempt appears to have been unsuccessful, all government officials in charge of their offices, report Associated Press
'Situation largely under control' after Turkey coup attempt, says Turkish PM: AFP
According to Turkey's MIT spy agency situation 'back to normal' after coup attempt, says spokesman: Agence France-Presse
Turkish parliament in Ankara hit by bombing, reports Agence France-Presse citing state news agency
Turks take to streets as President Erdogan urges for support against attempted military coup
Turks appeared to heed that call early Saturday marching through the streets of Izmir and Istanbul waving Turkish flags, according to television footage. Crowds also gathered in the main square in the capital, Ankara.
Turks appeared to heed that call early Saturday marching through the streets of Izmir and Istanbul waving Turkish flags, according to television footage. Crowds also gathered in the main square in the capital, Ankara.
Turkey President Erdogan gets support from the US
US President Barack Obama Backs his Turkey counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, says all parties should support his government. President Obama is urging all parties to show restraint and avoid any violence or bloodshed amid a military takeover of the key NATO ally.
US President Barack Obama Backs his Turkey counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, says all parties should support his government. President Obama is urging all parties to show restraint and avoid any violence or bloodshed amid a military takeover of the key NATO ally.
17 Turkish officers reportedly killed in helicopter attack on police special forces headquarters on outskirts of Ankara, reports Associated Press
Turkish F-16s shoot down helicopter carrying 'coup plotters', reports Agence France-Press citing local TV channel
Turkey military opens fire on crowds in Istanbul, casualties, reports Agence France-Presse
Turkey coup: What we know so far
Why this coup is crucial for Europe and West Asia?
If successful, the overthrow of president Erdogan, who has ruled Turkey since 2003, would be one of the biggest shifts in the West Asia in years, transforming one of the most important US allies in the region while war rages on its border.
If successful, the overthrow of president Erdogan, who has ruled Turkey since 2003, would be one of the biggest shifts in the West Asia in years, transforming one of the most important US allies in the region while war rages on its border.
NATO hasn't responded to the latest situation in Turkey, reports Associated Press
#SituationinTurkey Emergency contact numbers for Indian nationals
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 15, 2016
In Ankara: +905303142203
In Istanbul: +905305671095
Tanks open fire around Turkey parliament building; gunfire heard at Istanbul airport, reports Reuters
Turkey has a history of coups, with governments ousted on three occasions by full military coups since 1960.
Our Embassy in Ankara advises Indian nationals in Turkey to avoid public places and remain indoors until the situation there becomes clearer
- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 15, 2016
European Union calls for 'restraint and respect for democratic institutions' in Turkey
Strong explosion heard in capital Ankara, reports Agence France-Presse
Turkish military block access to the Bosphorus bridge, which links the city's European and Asian sides, in Istanbul
Turkish state broadcaster TRT goes off air, reports Reuters
Turkey President Erdogan vows 'coup' plotters will not succeed, reports Agence France-Presse
US President Barack Obama has been briefed on situation in Turkey, says White House
Turkey's president Erodgan safe as group in military attempts coup, reports Reuters
France has asked its citizens in Turkey to stay indoors after a coup was launched in the country on Friday, a French diplomatic source said.
Moscow calls on Turkey to avoid all 'bloodshed'
Access to Facebook, Twitter and Youtube restricted in Turkey: Internet monitoring groups
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to make a statement, reports local media
An official said soldiers had been deployed in other cities in Turkey
All flights from Istanbul's Ataturk airport cancelled in Turkey, reports Reuters
Those behind the attempted coup would pay the highest price: Turkey Prime Minister
- "Some people illegally undertook an illegal action outside of the chain of command," Binali Yildirim said in comments broadcast by private channel NTV.
- "The government elected by the people remains in charge. This government will only go when the people say so."
Turkish military tanks deployed outside Ataturk airport in Istanbul, reports Agence France-Press quoting local media
Turkey's prime minister says a group within Turkey's military has engaged in what appeared to be an attempted coup.
