We'll just have to wait and see. There's no actual way to tell if the Turkish Army is gonna turn out to be anything better, but I don't really know much about 'em.
Fingers crossed it's successful. Erdogan is a coward and bully who would rather kill Kurds than stand up to ISIS. He needs to stand trial for aiding them.
Turkish Army is the single most progressive power in whole country. They did it few times in the past now when islamist grow too strong. They're the legacy of great Ataturk who broght Turkey closer to Europe rather than middle east.
We'll just have to wait and see. There's no actual way to tell if the Turkish Army is gonna turn out to be anything better, but I don't really know much about 'em.
Fingers crossed it's successful. Erdogan is a coward and bully who would rather kill Kurds than stand up to ISIS. He needs to stand trial for aiding them.
GollumsGottaGo
Hopefully new government will be Anti-NATO and Pro-Russia and Assad if successful, sorry to bring that kind of politics but i really think what should happen.
Turkish Army is the single most progressive power in whole country. They did it few times in the past now when islamist grow too strong. They're the legacy of great Ataturk who broght Turkey closer to Europe rather than middle east.
Hopefully new government will be Anti-NATO and Pro-Russia and Assad if successful, sorry to bring that kind of politics but i really think what should happen.
Likely not. A Turkish Nationalist State may follow. May not see the return of democracy for a long time. Turkish Nationalist do not like the fact Russia is Meddling so close to it's borders, and have always been opposed to Russia for decades. Russia has been one of Turkey's biggest military threats and they've been defacto enemies since long before the Crimean War.
Now that being said what would be the definition of a Nationalist Turkey though? Definitely not a Islamic State. But likely one that will up hold it's constitution hopefully.
Hence why Coups must happen quickly. Take control of communication, and government buildings before anyone has a chance to react. As for example, you never know how loyal your own soldiers may be during a coup. The longer it takes the more uncertain your men may become, this includes officers. Then the more likely some of your own troops may turn against the coup. This can quickly lead to Civil War. Civil Unrest by civilians is often less of a problem, unless some outside force supplies them with weapons, so unless members of the military turn against the military itself if the coup becomes unsuccessful there shouldn't be too many worries to Civil War. UNLESS an outside power encourages the local population to rebel against the Coup, say Turkey's president, but for that to happen someone also has to supply them with weapons, as sticks/stones vs tanks and rifles doesn't work out very well.
This is why the Syrian civil war has become such a problem. Outside forces coughs USA/Russia/Turkey, have fed/fueled the war. Then ISIS showed up. If people just left it alone the Syrian civil war could of been over in a few weeks or a few months. End of story. It isn't always a good idea to try to over throw dictators by giving civilians lots of weapons to rebel against that dictator with. Syria is a perfect example of what happens. Warsaw uprising in late 1944 is another example, but in the opposite light, it ended in a few months, because no one was supplying the Poles. Even when the Russians were right across the river, they didn't give the Poles assistance, and the Germans were able to Crush the Polish Resistance in what is the only major battle of WWII fought by Resistance fighters.
There won't be any coup. They tried to enforce martial law and yet people are in the streets and protecting what's theirs as we speak. Military can't even properly hold onto capital, no way this will drag on.
Hence why Coups must happen quickly. Take control of communication, and government buildings before anyone has a chance to react. As for… more example, you never know how loyal your own soldiers may be during a coup. The longer it takes the more uncertain your men may become, this includes officers. Then the more likely some of your own troops may turn against the coup. This can quickly lead to Civil War. Civil Unrest by civilians is often less of a problem, unless some outside force supplies them with weapons, so unless members of the military turn against the military itself if the coup becomes unsuccessful there shouldn't be too many worries to Civil War. UNLESS an outside power encourages the local population to rebel against the Coup, say Turkey's president, but for that to happen someone also has to supply them with weapons, as sticks/stones vs tanks and rifles doesn't work out very well.
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Distnict lack of women in any live footage tells what kind of country it is. I have seen hundreds of men but like a few women and even those were indoors and covered from head to toe.
Also men's fashion is not a big thing there outside of wearing "formal" wear.
The Turkish prime minister Binali Yildirim claims that those involved in the coup are now mostly under the control of military senior command—but that rebel soldiers are still firing in Istanbul and Ankara. Yildirim says he has received reports that a general—one of those behind the coup—has been killed, and more than 130 others involved have been detained.
"Military Interference Is Unnacceptable"
The UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon has also weighed in to call for an end to the attempted coup. In a statement, Ban called for "calm, non-violence and restraint," saying it was "a moment of uncertainty. Military interference in the affairs of any state is unacceptable. It will be crucial to quickly and peacefully affirm civilian rule and constitutional order in accordance with principles of democracy. Preservation of fundamental rights, including freedom of speech and assembly, remain of vital importance."
European Union Refers To Attempted Coup
Turkey is not a member of the European Union, although it is seeking to be. Officials of the EU – the president of the European council, Donald Tusk; the president of the European commission, Jean-Claude Juncker; and the EU high representative for foreign affairs, Federica Mogherini – have issued a statement supporting the Turkish government tonight.
"Turkey is a key partner for the European Union. The EU fully supports the democratically elected government, the institutions of the country and the rule of law. We call for a swift return to Turkey’s constitutional order. We continue to follow closely the developments and to coordinate with the 28 EU member states."
Hillary Clinton Urges "Calm And Respect For Laws"
US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said she was following events in Turkey "with great concern. We should all urge calm and respect for laws, institutions, and basic human rights and freedoms—and support for the democratically-elected civilian government," she said.
Bomb Hits Part Of Parliament
Associated Press in Ankara quotes Parliament Speaker Ismail Kahraman as saying that a bomb hit one corner of a building inside the parliament complex, injuring some police officers. There are no fatalities, he says.
BREAKING | President Appears On Television
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has just appeared on TV, surrounded by crowds of supporters at Istanbul airport, saying that he plans to "clean up" the army and that millions are on the streets, protesting against the attempted coup.
Erdogan said the uprising was an act of "treason" and that those responsible will pay "a heavy price," according to Reuters. The president also said the prime minister has given orders to "eradicate" those who are shooting from the air. He further said the uprising was carried out by a "minority" within the military who can’t stomach unity of the country. Erdogan said some in military have been taking orders from cleric Fethullah Gulen and that the attempted coup shows the Gulen structure is an armed terrorist organization. Gulen has denied involvement. According to Reuters’ translation, the president said he would not hand Turkey over to occupiers and said the cabinet is functioning in Ankara. Erdogan further said he will stay "with my people."
"Explosions Heard Near Istanbul's Taksim Square"
In the last few minutes two large explosions have been heard near Taksim Square in Istanbul. The blasts were accompanied by the screech of fighter jets.
Coup Attempt Defeated According To Turkish Intelligence Agency
A spokesman for Turkey's national intelligence agency, MIT, says the coup attempt has been defeated but that there are some pockets of resistance. "People are marching on these groups. All people who have taken part in this attempt will stand trial for treason. There is no problem for the time being," Nuh Yilmaz is quoted as saying by the Hurriyet website.
Soldiers "Lay Down Arms At Istanbul Square"
The Reuters news agency reports about 30 Turkish soldiers have surrendered their weapons after being surrounded by armed police in Istanbul's Taksim Square. Earlier, troops clashed with a crowd of government supporters who had gathered there to protest against the attempted coup.
Soldiers Take CNN Turk Off Air
A group of soldiers has entered the Istanbul premises of Turkey's private media group Dogan Media and cut the live broadcast of its CNN-Turk TV channel. The BBC's Seref Isler, who is in Antalya, was watching.
Police Chief Says, "104 Soldiers Involved In Coup Attempt"
The state-run Anadolu news agency has also published what it describes as a "list of those who planned the coup attempt." Col Kose appears at the top.
BREAKING | President's Plane "Lands In Istanbul"
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's plane has landed in Istanbul, officials tell the Reuters and AFP news agencies.
The state-run Anadolu news agency and broadcaster NTV say two civilians have been killed in clashes in Istanbul. Earlier, there were reports that troops had opened fire at anti-coup protesters who tried to cross the Bosphorus Bridge.
Parliament Building "Hit By Bomb"
More details are emerging about the reported bomb attack on the parliament building in Ankara. CNN-Turk reported that some police officers and parliament workers were hurt. A man living not far from the area told the Associated Press that he heard a massive explosion that shook buildings and saw a column of smoke. But he could not confirm it it was coming from parliament itself. Fighter jets were also flying low in the area, he said.
Turkish PM Says, "Situation Largely Under Control
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim earlier said the situation in Turkey was largely under control, adding that the coup attempt was by followers of Fethullah Gulen. The military's chief of staff was on duty, he added, rejecting earlier reports that he was taken hostage. Mr Yildirim also tells broadcaster NTV that a no-fly zone has been declared over Ankara.
Government Supporters Enter State Broadcaster's Offices
The official Anadolu news agency reports that supporters of the Turkish government, led by Labour Minister Suleyman Soylu, have entered the officers of the state broadcaster TRT.
Anadolu also reports that a bomb has hit the parliament building in Ankara.
"All Parties Should Support Democratically-Elected Government," Obama Says
US President Barack Obama has urged all parties in Turkey to "support the democratically-elected government of Turkey, show restraint, and avoid any violence or bloodshed," the White House says.
Secretary of State John Kerry has also spoken by telephone to his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, and told him that the US "views with gravest concern events unfolding in Turkey," according to a statement.
Special Forces Chief Says, "We Will Overcome This"
The commander of Turkey's military special forces, Gen Zekai Aksakalli, tells NTV television by telephone that "those who are attempting a coup will not succeed. Our people should know that we will overcome this. We are in control of the situation." The general said some deaths and injuries were reported during the coup attempt, without providing any details.
Injuries Reported On Istanbul's Bosphorus Bridge
We're getting images of some injuries among anti-coup protesters on the Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul. Many of them are too graphic to display. Live images broadcast at about 01:10 local time (23:00 GMT) appeared to show a number of people being shot on the bridge. The private Dogan news agency reported that soldiers had opened fire on people trying to cross the bridge.
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Has Appealed For Calm In Turkey
"The secretary general is closely following developments in Turkey. He is aware of the reports of a coup attempt in the country," spokesman Farhan Haq says.
Jets Seeking To Engage Rebel Helicopters Over Ankara
Turkey's state agency Anadolu reports that the army's jets are flying over the capital Ankara to "neutralize" helicopters being used by those behind the coup. Anadolu names the group "Feto," which is what Turkey's government calls the Hizment movement run by the cleric Fetullah Gulen.
BREAKING | 17 Police Officers Killed In Attack On Special Forces HQ
The state-run Anadolu news agency reports that 17 police officers have been killed in an aerial attack on the Golbasi special operations department in Ankara.
Army Helicopter Downed By Turkish Fighter Jet
Turkish broadcaster NTV reports that a Sikorsky helicopter belonging to the army group attempting a coup has been downed by a Turkish military F-16 jet.
This is only one report so far, so we will bring you more on this when we get it.
Russia "Deeply Concerned About News From Turkey"
Russia is "deeply concerned about the news coming from Turkey," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov tell reporters in Moscow. He adds that President Vladimir Putin is being constantly informed of new developments by the Russian foreign ministry and intelligence services.
Military Faction "Struggling To Take Over The Streets"
A senior Turkish government official tells the Reuters news agency that a faction of the military was attempting to seize power. It had control of some tanks and had ordered troops to try to take over the streets, but had been unable to do so in many areas, the official said. Insecurity was likely to continue for the next 24 hours, the official added.
Call To Prayer Starting Hours Early
There are plenty of reports on social media that the dawn call to prayer has been heard coming from mosques in Istanbul hours ahead of schedule.
A Bloomberg correspondent in Istanbul tweets, "call to prayer has been going for about ten minutes now. in the middle of the night, this isn't normal. Beautiful but very eerie." This may be linked to President Erdogan's appeal for people to come out to the streets.
BBC Journalist In Antalya Sees Long Queues
"People rushing to petrol stations, bakeries, atms. Curfew fear. Noone stopping at red lights #Antalya"
"Ambulances and police fuelling up in #Turkey. #Antalya. Traffic rules gone out the window."
US Embassy Issues Warning To Citizens
"New Emergency Message for US citizens in #Turkey. Go here for more information goo.gl/YPk6Te"
Tanks Driven On The Streets Of Istanbul
Tanks "Deployed Outside Parliament"
The private Turkish Dogan news agency is reporting that the military has deployed tanks outside the parliament building in Ankara, according to AFP.
Troops "Trying To Clear Media At Istanbul Protest"
Journalist Oz Katerji has been broadcasting on Facebook Live from the protest at Istanbul's Taksim Square. He says the military are taking control of the area, as shots are fired.
Protesters "Gather Outside Parliament In Ankara"
A government MP has sent the BBC photos he says show protesters near the parliament building in Ankara.
Reports Of Clashes In Istanbul's Taksim Square
Supporters of President Erdogan turned out to Taksim Square in the centre of Istanbul as reports of the attempted coup emerged. There have since been reports of clashes there, with some on Twitter saying that gunfire has been heard near the square. Supporters of Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, protest in front of soldiers in Istanbul"s Taksim square, early Saturday, July 16, 2016.
New British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson "Very Concerned"
Boris Johnson tweets, "very concerned by events unfolding in #Turkey. Our Embassy is monitoring the situation closely. Brits should follow FCO website for advice."
Shots "Fired At National Intelligence HQ"
The state-run Anadolu Agency is reporting that military helicopters have fired shots at the headquarters of the national intelligence agency in Ankara. There are reports that other buildings, including the presidential palace, have also been targeted.
What Is Turkey "Parallel Structure?"
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hit out at what he called the "parallel structure" in his interview on CNN Turk—it's believed to be shorthand for the followers of Fethullah Gulen, a US-based Muslim cleric who Mr Erdgoan has accused in the past of leading coup attempts.
"Helicopter Shoots At Presidential Palace"
The state-run Anadolu news agency tweets, "gunshots heard around Presidential Complex in Ankara, witnesses say military helicopters fired."
Social Media Has Been Blocked
Access to Facebook, Twitter and YouTube was blocked in Turkey soon after reports of a coup emerged, according to Reuters. "Turkey Blocks, a group that monitors internet shutdowns in the country, and Dyn, which monitors internet performance and traffic globally, both reported it was difficult or impossible to access social media services in Turkey," it says.
At the same time, Turkey's Prime Minister has been tweeting freely. And there were reports that President Erdogan's Twitter notifications popped up on screen while he was conducting a webcam interview with CNN Turk.
Explosion And Gunfire Reported In Ankara
The AFP news agency reports that a violent explosion has been heard in Ankara, while a US source tells Reuters that gunfire has been near the headquarters of the Turkish military's general staff in the capital.
State Broadcaster TRT "Goes Off Air"
Turkish state broadcaster TRT has gone off air in the last few minutes, Reuters reports. Earlier, soldiers reportedly took control of its offices and an announcer read out a statement declaring martial law.
Relatively Well Orchestrated Coup
A European Union source tells the Reuters news agency, "it looks like a relatively well orchestrated coup by a substantial body of the military, not just a few colonels. They control several strategic points in Istanbul. Given the scale of the operation, it is difficult to imagine they will stop short of prevailing," the source adds.
Turkish PM Says, "We Will Never Ever Tolerate Unlawfullness"
Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim has meanwhile been posting a lot on Twitter. In one post, he says the country will "never, ever tolerate unlawfulness" and not allow democracy to be interfered with.
BREAKING | Erdogan Calls On Turks To Take To Streets
In his first comments today, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan tells CNN Turk, in a webcam interview, that this is an act encouraged by a "parallel structure." He says the coup attempt will be given the "necessary response" and calls on Turkish people to go out on the streets.
Erdogan And Goverment Still "In Power"
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his government are still in power and will not tolerate attempts to undermine democracy, a presidential source tells the Reuters news agency.
US Warns Citizens In Turkey To Stay Indoors
The US state department issues a travel alert telling US citizens in Turkey "shelter in place and stay indoors." They should update family and friends of their status when possible, it adds.
Turkey To Be Ruled By "Peace Council"
Continuing to read the military's statement, the TRT announcer says Turkey's democratic and secular rule of law has been eroded by the current government, Reuters reports. The country is now run by a "peace council" that will ensure the safety of the population, the announcer adds. A new constitution will be prepared "as soon as possible."
Military Broadcast Statement On Television
A statement has been out on state television. It is not clear who the statement was by, amid reports that the army chief was being held.
BREAKING | Turkish Military Declares Martial Law
The Turkish military has declared martial law and imposed a curfew, an announcer on state-run broadcaster TRT says.
"Important To Avoid Bloodshed"
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says it is important to "avoid bloodshed" in Turkey. Any issues should be settled within a constitutional framework, he adds.
The Rule Of Law Must Prevail
Tanks are reportedly blocking Istanbul and Ankara airports. All flights from the main international airport in Istanbul have been cancelled.
In Istanbul, Military Officers Are Seen Detaining Police Officers
Turkish security officers detain Turkish police officers in black on 15 July 2016 in Istanbul, during a security shutdown of the Bosphorus Bridge.
BREAKING | President Erdogan "Is Safe"
Sources in Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's office tells Reuters and CNN Turk that he is safe. His whereabouts are unknown.
US Calls For "Peace And Stability"
US Secretary of State John Kerry says he hopes there will be peace, stability and continuity within Turkey, Reuters news agency reports.
Turkish PM Condems "Illegal Act"
Mr Yildirim said the security forces had been called in to deal with the situation, and that Turkey would never allow any "initiative that would interrupt democracy. There was an illegal act by a group within the military that was acting out of the chain of military command," he said, warning that those responsible would pay the highest price.
Helicopters Flying Over Ankara
Earlier, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim went on television to say that a group within the military was trying to overthrow the government. Mr Yildrim's comments were broadcast on the NTV channel came after military jets and helicopters were seen flying over the capital, Ankara. Military vehicles were said to be blocking the Bosphorus and Fatih Sultan bridges in Istanbul and gunfire was heard.
BREAKING | Military Chief "Taken Hostage"
It is not clear by whom the statement was issued. The Turkish military's chief-of-staff is reportedly among those taken hostage in Ankara, according to the state-run Anadolu news agency.
BREAKING | Turkish Military "Takes Over Power"
The Turkish military has issued a statement saying it has taken over power. The statement said it had done so to preserve democratic order, and that the rule of law must remain a priority.
Operation was a failure. British were relatively successful, but suffered considerable loses in the process because the pilots actually tried to locate Polish positions before dropping. American attempts ended up supplying the Germans instead as Americans just came in said "bleep this" and dropped wherever. Russian attempt ended up being supplies free falling without parachutes as Soviets didn't think it was necessary.
As I said, the Poles in Warsaw saw almost no supplies and relief from outside. Allies were too far away, and the Soviets just leaned back in arm chairs enjoying the fire works as less Polish Resistance for them to deal with later when they take over.
Issue is in the end the Poles in Warsaw ran out of weapons, ammunition and had no reliable source of food either. They were cut off, surrounding, forced back into ever smaller pockets, until surrender. It's an example of a Civilian Army poorly equipped with no supply from the outside world, against a modern army that has artillery, tanks, and compared to the Poles during the battle seemingly limitless supplies. Most of the weapons the Poles had they stole prior to the battle, and during the battle itself. They even managed to capture a single tank. But that wasn't enough, not by a land slide.
Well, I believe it's safe to say they are almost properly repelled. It's such a shame they had the gall to bomb the parliament and mow people down but thankfully that didn't protect them from failing miserably.
I think it is safe to say my reaction when i heard that the coup failed in Turkey. Hopefully they are still fighting the good fight to whatever degree they can to liberate Turkey.
Yes because every 10 years an islamist dick tries to turn it into a caliphate...sadly the Army failed and now Turkey is on the straight road to becoming a Teocratic Islamic dictarorship again
I swear, is it just me, or does it seem that Turkey has a coup, like, every 10 years?
EDIT: I just checked out of curiosity, and yeah, there have been attempted coups in Turkey almost every decade since the 1960's.
I swear, is it just me, or does it seem that Turkey has a coup, like, every 10 years?
EDIT: I just checked out of curiosity, and yeah, there have been attempted coups in Turkey almost every decade since the 1960's.
Well the coup failed. I am of a mixed mind. On one hand, I'm pissed that Gollum is still in power. On the other hand, the military acted in a truly disgraceful manner by bombing parliament and gunning down protestors. Either option would've likely led to dark times.
Hopefully thIs isn't used as an excuse to further undermine Rojava.
There are more and more opinions that this was a hoax made by Erdogan himself to get rid of the one last bastion of secularism in Turkey the Army...hopefully they won't allow it to happen and real coup happens.
There are more and more opinions that this was a hoax made by Erdogan himself to get rid of the one last bastion of secularism in Turkey the Army...hopefully they won't allow it to happen and real coup happens.
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Well it finally happened the Turkish army decied to overthrow the islamist Edogan! I hope they will win and execute this terrorist.
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We'll just have to wait and see. There's no actual way to tell if the Turkish Army is gonna turn out to be anything better, but I don't really know much about 'em.
Fingers crossed it's successful. Erdogan is a coward and bully who would rather kill Kurds than stand up to ISIS. He needs to stand trial for aiding them.
GollumsGottaGo
Turkish Army is the single most progressive power in whole country. They did it few times in the past now when islamist grow too strong. They're the legacy of great Ataturk who broght Turkey closer to Europe rather than middle east.
On that I agree with you 100%
Hopefully new government will be Anti-NATO and Pro-Russia and Assad if successful, sorry to bring that kind of politics but i really think what should happen.
What a day eh? First the terrorist attack then the miliraty coup in the last stable country between middle east and Europe...hell
Hopefully new government will Support Assad and Russia and stop backing terrorist and being lapdogs of NATO.
If that is indeed so, then it might just work out in everyone's favor.
Yup hope they win and get the Sultan
I made a thread about this first but I don't blame you considering how big the event is.
Whoops sorry must have missed that my bad
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Hmm...... no..... that would be utterly horrible.
We almost made it twenty-fours hours without another major world event.
Likely not. A Turkish Nationalist State may follow. May not see the return of democracy for a long time. Turkish Nationalist do not like the fact Russia is Meddling so close to it's borders, and have always been opposed to Russia for decades. Russia has been one of Turkey's biggest military threats and they've been defacto enemies since long before the Crimean War.
Now that being said what would be the definition of a Nationalist Turkey though? Definitely not a Islamic State. But likely one that will up hold it's constitution hopefully.
I just hope it won't escalate in full blown civil war if so then it will be chaos like Europe hadn't seen since WW II
Hence why Coups must happen quickly. Take control of communication, and government buildings before anyone has a chance to react. As for example, you never know how loyal your own soldiers may be during a coup. The longer it takes the more uncertain your men may become, this includes officers. Then the more likely some of your own troops may turn against the coup. This can quickly lead to Civil War. Civil Unrest by civilians is often less of a problem, unless some outside force supplies them with weapons, so unless members of the military turn against the military itself if the coup becomes unsuccessful there shouldn't be too many worries to Civil War. UNLESS an outside power encourages the local population to rebel against the Coup, say Turkey's president, but for that to happen someone also has to supply them with weapons, as sticks/stones vs tanks and rifles doesn't work out very well.
This is why the Syrian civil war has become such a problem. Outside forces coughs USA/Russia/Turkey, have fed/fueled the war. Then ISIS showed up. If people just left it alone the Syrian civil war could of been over in a few weeks or a few months. End of story. It isn't always a good idea to try to over throw dictators by giving civilians lots of weapons to rebel against that dictator with. Syria is a perfect example of what happens. Warsaw uprising in late 1944 is another example, but in the opposite light, it ended in a few months, because no one was supplying the Poles. Even when the Russians were right across the river, they didn't give the Poles assistance, and the Germans were able to Crush the Polish Resistance in what is the only major battle of WWII fought by Resistance fighters.
Wow. Just wow.
There won't be any coup. They tried to enforce martial law and yet people are in the streets and protecting what's theirs as we speak. Military can't even properly hold onto capital, no way this will drag on.
https://www.reddit.com/live/x9gf3donjlkq
Reddit Live Thread about the coup. Super up to date, yo
Warsaw airlift
Distnict lack of women in any live footage tells what kind of country it is. I have seen hundreds of men but like a few women and even those were indoors and covered from head to toe.
Also men's fashion is not a big thing there outside of wearing "formal" wear.
The golden jewel of the Islamic world. It's so progressive, so stable. . .
"What's that you say?"
Considering it's pretty much night over here, it's bit hard to follow this thing without sleeping at meantime.
BREAKING | Military Officers Under Custody
The Turkish prime minister Binali Yildirim claims that those involved in the coup are now mostly under the control of military senior command—but that rebel soldiers are still firing in Istanbul and Ankara. Yildirim says he has received reports that a general—one of those behind the coup—has been killed, and more than 130 others involved have been detained.
"Military Interference Is Unnacceptable"
The UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon has also weighed in to call for an end to the attempted coup. In a statement, Ban called for "calm, non-violence and restraint," saying it was "a moment of uncertainty. Military interference in the affairs of any state is unacceptable. It will be crucial to quickly and peacefully affirm civilian rule and constitutional order in accordance with principles of democracy. Preservation of fundamental rights, including freedom of speech and assembly, remain of vital importance."
European Union Refers To Attempted Coup
Turkey is not a member of the European Union, although it is seeking to be. Officials of the EU – the president of the European council, Donald Tusk; the president of the European commission, Jean-Claude Juncker; and the EU high representative for foreign affairs, Federica Mogherini – have issued a statement supporting the Turkish government tonight.
"Turkey is a key partner for the European Union. The EU fully supports the democratically elected government, the institutions of the country and the rule of law. We call for a swift return to Turkey’s constitutional order. We continue to follow closely the developments and to coordinate with the 28 EU member states."
Hillary Clinton Urges "Calm And Respect For Laws"
US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said she was following events in Turkey "with great concern. We should all urge calm and respect for laws, institutions, and basic human rights and freedoms—and support for the democratically-elected civilian government," she said.
Bomb Hits Part Of Parliament
Associated Press in Ankara quotes Parliament Speaker Ismail Kahraman as saying that a bomb hit one corner of a building inside the parliament complex, injuring some police officers. There are no fatalities, he says.
BREAKING | President Appears On Television
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has just appeared on TV, surrounded by crowds of supporters at Istanbul airport, saying that he plans to "clean up" the army and that millions are on the streets, protesting against the attempted coup.
Erdogan said the uprising was an act of "treason" and that those responsible will pay "a heavy price," according to Reuters. The president also said the prime minister has given orders to "eradicate" those who are shooting from the air. He further said the uprising was carried out by a "minority" within the military who can’t stomach unity of the country. Erdogan said some in military have been taking orders from cleric Fethullah Gulen and that the attempted coup shows the Gulen structure is an armed terrorist organization. Gulen has denied involvement. According to Reuters’ translation, the president said he would not hand Turkey over to occupiers and said the cabinet is functioning in Ankara. Erdogan further said he will stay "with my people."
"Explosions Heard Near Istanbul's Taksim Square"
In the last few minutes two large explosions have been heard near Taksim Square in Istanbul. The blasts were accompanied by the screech of fighter jets.
Coup Attempt Defeated According To Turkish Intelligence Agency
A spokesman for Turkey's national intelligence agency, MIT, says the coup attempt has been defeated but that there are some pockets of resistance. "People are marching on these groups. All people who have taken part in this attempt will stand trial for treason. There is no problem for the time being," Nuh Yilmaz is quoted as saying by the Hurriyet website.
Soldiers "Lay Down Arms At Istanbul Square"
The Reuters news agency reports about 30 Turkish soldiers have surrendered their weapons after being surrounded by armed police in Istanbul's Taksim Square. Earlier, troops clashed with a crowd of government supporters who had gathered there to protest against the attempted coup.
Soldiers Take CNN Turk Off Air
A group of soldiers has entered the Istanbul premises of Turkey's private media group Dogan Media and cut the live broadcast of its CNN-Turk TV channel. The BBC's Seref Isler, who is in Antalya, was watching.
Police Chief Says, "104 Soldiers Involved In Coup Attempt"
The state-run Anadolu news agency has also published what it describes as a "list of those who planned the coup attempt." Col Kose appears at the top.
BREAKING | President's Plane "Lands In Istanbul"
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's plane has landed in Istanbul, officials tell the Reuters and AFP news agencies.
Numerous Civilians Shot Outside Of Special Forces HQ
Two Killed In Istanbul Clashes
The state-run Anadolu news agency and broadcaster NTV say two civilians have been killed in clashes in Istanbul. Earlier, there were reports that troops had opened fire at anti-coup protesters who tried to cross the Bosphorus Bridge.
Parliament Building "Hit By Bomb"
More details are emerging about the reported bomb attack on the parliament building in Ankara. CNN-Turk reported that some police officers and parliament workers were hurt. A man living not far from the area told the Associated Press that he heard a massive explosion that shook buildings and saw a column of smoke. But he could not confirm it it was coming from parliament itself. Fighter jets were also flying low in the area, he said.
Turkish PM Says, "Situation Largely Under Control
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim earlier said the situation in Turkey was largely under control, adding that the coup attempt was by followers of Fethullah Gulen. The military's chief of staff was on duty, he added, rejecting earlier reports that he was taken hostage. Mr Yildirim also tells broadcaster NTV that a no-fly zone has been declared over Ankara.
Open Fire On Ground In Ankara
Government Supporters Enter State Broadcaster's Offices
The official Anadolu news agency reports that supporters of the Turkish government, led by Labour Minister Suleyman Soylu, have entered the officers of the state broadcaster TRT.
Anadolu also reports that a bomb has hit the parliament building in Ankara.
"All Parties Should Support Democratically-Elected Government," Obama Says
US President Barack Obama has urged all parties in Turkey to "support the democratically-elected government of Turkey, show restraint, and avoid any violence or bloodshed," the White House says.
Secretary of State John Kerry has also spoken by telephone to his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, and told him that the US "views with gravest concern events unfolding in Turkey," according to a statement.
Special Forces Chief Says, "We Will Overcome This"
The commander of Turkey's military special forces, Gen Zekai Aksakalli, tells NTV television by telephone that "those who are attempting a coup will not succeed. Our people should know that we will overcome this. We are in control of the situation." The general said some deaths and injuries were reported during the coup attempt, without providing any details.
Injuries Reported On Istanbul's Bosphorus Bridge
We're getting images of some injuries among anti-coup protesters on the Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul. Many of them are too graphic to display. Live images broadcast at about 01:10 local time (23:00 GMT) appeared to show a number of people being shot on the bridge. The private Dogan news agency reported that soldiers had opened fire on people trying to cross the bridge.
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Has Appealed For Calm In Turkey
"The secretary general is closely following developments in Turkey. He is aware of the reports of a coup attempt in the country," spokesman Farhan Haq says.
Jets Seeking To Engage Rebel Helicopters Over Ankara
Turkey's state agency Anadolu reports that the army's jets are flying over the capital Ankara to "neutralize" helicopters being used by those behind the coup. Anadolu names the group "Feto," which is what Turkey's government calls the Hizment movement run by the cleric Fetullah Gulen.
BREAKING | 17 Police Officers Killed In Attack On Special Forces HQ
The state-run Anadolu news agency reports that 17 police officers have been killed in an aerial attack on the Golbasi special operations department in Ankara.
Army Helicopter Downed By Turkish Fighter Jet
Turkish broadcaster NTV reports that a Sikorsky helicopter belonging to the army group attempting a coup has been downed by a Turkish military F-16 jet.
This is only one report so far, so we will bring you more on this when we get it.
Russia "Deeply Concerned About News From Turkey"
Russia is "deeply concerned about the news coming from Turkey," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov tell reporters in Moscow. He adds that President Vladimir Putin is being constantly informed of new developments by the Russian foreign ministry and intelligence services.
Military Faction "Struggling To Take Over The Streets"
A senior Turkish government official tells the Reuters news agency that a faction of the military was attempting to seize power. It had control of some tanks and had ordered troops to try to take over the streets, but had been unable to do so in many areas, the official said. Insecurity was likely to continue for the next 24 hours, the official added.
Call To Prayer Starting Hours Early
There are plenty of reports on social media that the dawn call to prayer has been heard coming from mosques in Istanbul hours ahead of schedule.
A Bloomberg correspondent in Istanbul tweets, "call to prayer has been going for about ten minutes now. in the middle of the night, this isn't normal. Beautiful but very eerie." This may be linked to President Erdogan's appeal for people to come out to the streets.
BBC Journalist In Antalya Sees Long Queues
"People rushing to petrol stations, bakeries, atms. Curfew fear. Noone stopping at red lights #Antalya"
"Ambulances and police fuelling up in #Turkey. #Antalya. Traffic rules gone out the window."
US Embassy Issues Warning To Citizens
"New Emergency Message for US citizens in #Turkey. Go here for more information goo.gl/YPk6Te"
Tanks Driven On The Streets Of Istanbul
Tanks "Deployed Outside Parliament"
The private Turkish Dogan news agency is reporting that the military has deployed tanks outside the parliament building in Ankara, according to AFP.
Troops "Trying To Clear Media At Istanbul Protest"
Journalist Oz Katerji has been broadcasting on Facebook Live from the protest at Istanbul's Taksim Square. He says the military are taking control of the area, as shots are fired.
Protesters "Gather Outside Parliament In Ankara"
A government MP has sent the BBC photos he says show protesters near the parliament building in Ankara.
Reports Of Clashes In Istanbul's Taksim Square
Supporters of President Erdogan turned out to Taksim Square in the centre of Istanbul as reports of the attempted coup emerged. There have since been reports of clashes there, with some on Twitter saying that gunfire has been heard near the square. Supporters of Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, protest in front of soldiers in Istanbul"s Taksim square, early Saturday, July 16, 2016.
New British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson "Very Concerned"
Boris Johnson tweets, "very concerned by events unfolding in #Turkey. Our Embassy is monitoring the situation closely. Brits should follow FCO website for advice."
Shots "Fired At National Intelligence HQ"
The state-run Anadolu Agency is reporting that military helicopters have fired shots at the headquarters of the national intelligence agency in Ankara. There are reports that other buildings, including the presidential palace, have also been targeted.
What Is Turkey "Parallel Structure?"
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hit out at what he called the "parallel structure" in his interview on CNN Turk—it's believed to be shorthand for the followers of Fethullah Gulen, a US-based Muslim cleric who Mr Erdgoan has accused in the past of leading coup attempts.
"Helicopter Shoots At Presidential Palace"
The state-run Anadolu news agency tweets, "gunshots heard around Presidential Complex in Ankara, witnesses say military helicopters fired."
Social Media Has Been Blocked
Access to Facebook, Twitter and YouTube was blocked in Turkey soon after reports of a coup emerged, according to Reuters. "Turkey Blocks, a group that monitors internet shutdowns in the country, and Dyn, which monitors internet performance and traffic globally, both reported it was difficult or impossible to access social media services in Turkey," it says.
At the same time, Turkey's Prime Minister has been tweeting freely. And there were reports that President Erdogan's Twitter notifications popped up on screen while he was conducting a webcam interview with CNN Turk.
Explosion And Gunfire Reported In Ankara
The AFP news agency reports that a violent explosion has been heard in Ankara, while a US source tells Reuters that gunfire has been near the headquarters of the Turkish military's general staff in the capital.
State Broadcaster TRT "Goes Off Air"
Turkish state broadcaster TRT has gone off air in the last few minutes, Reuters reports. Earlier, soldiers reportedly took control of its offices and an announcer read out a statement declaring martial law.
Relatively Well Orchestrated Coup
A European Union source tells the Reuters news agency, "it looks like a relatively well orchestrated coup by a substantial body of the military, not just a few colonels. They control several strategic points in Istanbul. Given the scale of the operation, it is difficult to imagine they will stop short of prevailing," the source adds.
Turkish PM Says, "We Will Never Ever Tolerate Unlawfullness"
Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim has meanwhile been posting a lot on Twitter. In one post, he says the country will "never, ever tolerate unlawfulness" and not allow democracy to be interfered with.
BREAKING | Erdogan Calls On Turks To Take To Streets
In his first comments today, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan tells CNN Turk, in a webcam interview, that this is an act encouraged by a "parallel structure." He says the coup attempt will be given the "necessary response" and calls on Turkish people to go out on the streets.
Erdogan And Goverment Still "In Power"
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his government are still in power and will not tolerate attempts to undermine democracy, a presidential source tells the Reuters news agency.
US Warns Citizens In Turkey To Stay Indoors
The US state department issues a travel alert telling US citizens in Turkey "shelter in place and stay indoors." They should update family and friends of their status when possible, it adds.
Turkey To Be Ruled By "Peace Council"
Continuing to read the military's statement, the TRT announcer says Turkey's democratic and secular rule of law has been eroded by the current government, Reuters reports. The country is now run by a "peace council" that will ensure the safety of the population, the announcer adds. A new constitution will be prepared "as soon as possible."
Military Broadcast Statement On Television
A statement has been out on state television. It is not clear who the statement was by, amid reports that the army chief was being held.
BREAKING | Turkish Military Declares Martial Law
The Turkish military has declared martial law and imposed a curfew, an announcer on state-run broadcaster TRT says.
"Important To Avoid Bloodshed"
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says it is important to "avoid bloodshed" in Turkey. Any issues should be settled within a constitutional framework, he adds.
The Rule Of Law Must Prevail
Tanks are reportedly blocking Istanbul and Ankara airports. All flights from the main international airport in Istanbul have been cancelled.
In Istanbul, Military Officers Are Seen Detaining Police Officers
Turkish security officers detain Turkish police officers in black on 15 July 2016 in Istanbul, during a security shutdown of the Bosphorus Bridge.
BREAKING | President Erdogan "Is Safe"
Sources in Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's office tells Reuters and CNN Turk that he is safe. His whereabouts are unknown.
US Calls For "Peace And Stability"
US Secretary of State John Kerry says he hopes there will be peace, stability and continuity within Turkey, Reuters news agency reports.
Turkish PM Condems "Illegal Act"
Mr Yildirim said the security forces had been called in to deal with the situation, and that Turkey would never allow any "initiative that would interrupt democracy. There was an illegal act by a group within the military that was acting out of the chain of military command," he said, warning that those responsible would pay the highest price.
Helicopters Flying Over Ankara
Earlier, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim went on television to say that a group within the military was trying to overthrow the government. Mr Yildrim's comments were broadcast on the NTV channel came after military jets and helicopters were seen flying over the capital, Ankara. Military vehicles were said to be blocking the Bosphorus and Fatih Sultan bridges in Istanbul and gunfire was heard.
BREAKING | Military Chief "Taken Hostage"
It is not clear by whom the statement was issued. The Turkish military's chief-of-staff is reportedly among those taken hostage in Ankara, according to the state-run Anadolu news agency.
BREAKING | Turkish Military "Takes Over Power"
The Turkish military has issued a statement saying it has taken over power. The statement said it had done so to preserve democratic order, and that the rule of law must remain a priority.
Operation was a failure. British were relatively successful, but suffered considerable loses in the process because the pilots actually tried to locate Polish positions before dropping. American attempts ended up supplying the Germans instead as Americans just came in said "bleep this" and dropped wherever. Russian attempt ended up being supplies free falling without parachutes as Soviets didn't think it was necessary.
As I said, the Poles in Warsaw saw almost no supplies and relief from outside. Allies were too far away, and the Soviets just leaned back in arm chairs enjoying the fire works as less Polish Resistance for them to deal with later when they take over.
Issue is in the end the Poles in Warsaw ran out of weapons, ammunition and had no reliable source of food either. They were cut off, surrounding, forced back into ever smaller pockets, until surrender. It's an example of a Civilian Army poorly equipped with no supply from the outside world, against a modern army that has artillery, tanks, and compared to the Poles during the battle seemingly limitless supplies. Most of the weapons the Poles had they stole prior to the battle, and during the battle itself. They even managed to capture a single tank. But that wasn't enough, not by a land slide.
Well, I believe it's safe to say they are almost properly repelled. It's such a shame they had the gall to bomb the parliament and mow people down but thankfully that didn't protect them from failing miserably.
Let's not talk about Turkish soap operas ever again.
I think it is safe to say my reaction when i heard that the coup failed in Turkey. Hopefully they are still fighting the good fight to whatever degree they can to liberate Turkey.
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I swear, is it just me, or does it seem that Turkey has a coup, like, every 10 years?
EDIT: I just checked out of curiosity, and yeah, there have been attempted coups in Turkey almost every decade since the 1960's.
Yes because every 10 years an islamist dick tries to turn it into a caliphate...sadly the Army failed and now Turkey is on the straight road to becoming a Teocratic Islamic dictarorship again
RIP Ataturk dream
It was like 18 or so years since the last one.
Well the coup failed. I am of a mixed mind. On one hand, I'm pissed that Gollum is still in power. On the other hand, the military acted in a truly disgraceful manner by bombing parliament and gunning down protestors. Either option would've likely led to dark times.
Hopefully thIs isn't used as an excuse to further undermine Rojava.
Lol.
"We don't have majority of the army with us, let's coup!" "Surely these two bridges are only effective way in." This isn't a Batman movie.
That's about it.
Agreed.
Actually, said Golden Progressive Jewel is Jordan. Turkey's been in a state of off-and-on civil wars and political crises for decades.
There are more and more opinions that this was a hoax made by Erdogan himself to get rid of the one last bastion of secularism in Turkey the Army...hopefully they won't allow it to happen and real coup happens.
Turkey's Reichstag fire eh?