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Xellos-_^ · 2016-07-15, 15:39

ISTANBUL — Turkey's military attempted to overthrow the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday, the country's prime minister said on live television.
His surprise announcement comes as military tanks and personnel were deployed across the capital, Ankara, and the country's largest city, Istanbul. Helicopters and fighter jets were reported by residents to be flying low over both cities Friday night.
Soldiers blocked the two major bridges across the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul.
Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim told local television station NTV that his government would "not allow" the military, which has staged coups in the past, to take over.
"We will not stray from democracy," he said.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world...gnews#comments

Kakurin · 2016-07-15, 15:40

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Turkish military says in statement that military has taken over

https://twitter.com/ReutersWorld/sta...49975483588612

Also reports that all flights at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul have been cancelled.

Brother Coa · 2016-07-15, 16:07

I have just read that the military took control of Government and are controlling both Istanbul and Ankara, there are reports of gunfire in Istanbul as well.

I knew this would happen, I guess that military has finally got feed up with Erdogan. I read some 5 months ago about possibility of coup since military does not like his "I want to be modern Sultan" attitude one bit. And ever since they worsen relationships with Russia, USA and EU it has been only worse and worse for Erdogan.

It will be interesting to see what happens next in any way.

Kakurin · 2016-07-15, 16:16

The military has just declared martial law through the state network.

Brother Coa · 2016-07-15, 16:18

Here you can follow latest news.

So far - it seems that Erdogan was able to evacuate and he will hold press speech soon.

Also: "The head of the Istanbul branch of Turkey’s ruling AK party says soldiers entered the party building and asked them to leave, CNN Turk reports."

Newhope · 2016-07-15, 16:33

The military is pretty much in full control now.

This is probably a responce to Erdogan arresting all those officers and teachers a few days ago.

Kakurin · 2016-07-15, 16:37

Erdogan talked to Al Jazeera - via FaceTime. A bit surreal for a president.

Brother Coa · 2016-07-15, 16:44

Well he is running from country so it's not that surprising.

Newhope · 2016-07-15, 16:45

It was only a matter of time.

The Turkish military is by in large secular they've performed a number of coups against Govements thats tried to islamise the country.

Brother Coa · 2016-07-15, 16:50

And I support, Erdogan planned to became sultan anyway.

Irony that he talked about 'democracy' in interview when he was the one who tried to extinguish it in the first place. Just remember all those generals and senate members who were arrested and got their rights and protection terminated.

Rising Dragon · 2016-07-15, 16:53

Oh, gee. A military coup in Turkey, just in time for summer vacations. Time to see how high the oil prices rise...

ninjastarforcex · 2016-07-15, 16:57

lelouch irl want to overthrow dictator

Kakurin · 2016-07-15, 17:00

Erdogan is accusing Fethullah Gülen for being responsible. Says Turkey is not a country that's ruled from Pennsylvania.

Brother Coa · 2016-07-15, 17:11

Latest report says that Bell AH-1 Cobra just fired misses into TRT television building in Ankara.

Seems like military is quite serious about all of this.

Haak · 2016-07-15, 17:37

If the military can pull this off without any bloodshed, then this might be for the best (despite being highly morally questionable even assuming they have good intentions). But they're playing a super dangerous and risky game here and if it protracts into chaos then it'll be on their heads. Let's hope this isn't another Egypt situation.

Newhope · 2016-07-15, 18:13

Doubt it'll be bloodless Erdogan has far to many Islamic fanatics supporting him.

Kakurin · 2016-07-15, 18:41

The coup attempt is collapsing right now anyway. Perhaps this will turn into the Reichstag fire of Turkey.

KiraYamatoFan · 2016-07-15, 19:28

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Originally Posted by Kakurin-san

The coup attempt is collapsing right now anyway. Perhaps this will turn into the Reichstag fire of Turkey.

That's very bad news if any. People have been hoping that SOB would be taken down and they better not stop now.

Brother Coa · 2016-07-15, 19:32

Even the air battle has begun, we will see how much successful it will be until morning.

"Turkish justice minister says members of a movement loyal to U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen in the army are behind the attempted coup. There has been no immediate comment from Gulen."

Soooo..... US is behind coup?

MrTerrorist · 2016-07-15, 19:56

Why am i not surprised over this coup?
I knew the President's egoistic behavior was bound to bite him in the ass.

2016-07-15, 15:39	Link #1
Xellos-_^ Not Enough Sleep Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: R'lyeh Age: 48	Turkey's prime minister says military attempted coup against government ISTANBUL — Turkey's military attempted to overthrow the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday, the country's prime minister said on live television. His surprise announcement comes as military tanks and personnel were deployed across the capital, Ankara, and the country's largest city, Istanbul. Helicopters and fighter jets were reported by residents to be flying low over both cities Friday night. Soldiers blocked the two major bridges across the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul. Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim told local television station NTV that his government would "not allow" the military, which has staged coups in the past, to take over. "We will not stray from democracy," he said. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world...gnews#comments __________________

2016-07-15, 16:16	Link #4
Kakurin 大佐 Join Date: Jun 2013	The military has just declared martial law through the state network. __________________

2016-07-15, 16:37	Link #7
Kakurin 大佐 Join Date: Jun 2013	Erdogan talked to Al Jazeera - via FaceTime. A bit surreal for a president. __________________

2016-07-15, 16:53	Link #11
Rising Dragon Goat Herder Author Join Date: Jun 2008 Age: 36	Oh, gee. A military coup in Turkey, just in time for summer vacations. Time to see how high the oil prices rise... __________________

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2016-07-15, 16:07	Link #3
Brother Coa Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Holy Terra	I have just read that the military took control of Government and are controlling both Istanbul and Ankara, there are reports of gunfire in Istanbul as well. I knew this would happen, I guess that military has finally got feed up with Erdogan. I read some 5 months ago about possibility of coup since military does not like his "I want to be modern Sultan" attitude one bit. And ever since they worsen relationships with Russia, USA and EU it has been only worse and worse for Erdogan. It will be interesting to see what happens next in any way.

2016-07-15, 16:18	Link #5
Brother Coa Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Holy Terra	Here you can follow latest news. So far - it seems that Erdogan was able to evacuate and he will hold press speech soon. Also: "The head of the Istanbul branch of Turkey’s ruling AK party says soldiers entered the party building and asked them to leave, CNN Turk reports."

2016-07-15, 16:33	Link #6
Newhope Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008	The military is pretty much in full control now. This is probably a responce to Erdogan arresting all those officers and teachers a few days ago.

2016-07-15, 16:44	Link #8
Brother Coa Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Holy Terra	Well he is running from country so it's not that surprising.

2016-07-15, 16:45	Link #9
Newhope Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008	It was only a matter of time. The Turkish military is by in large secular they've performed a number of coups against Govements thats tried to islamise the country.

2016-07-15, 16:50	Link #10
Brother Coa Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Holy Terra	And I support, Erdogan planned to became sultan anyway. Irony that he talked about 'democracy' in interview when he was the one who tried to extinguish it in the first place. Just remember all those generals and senate members who were arrested and got their rights and protection terminated.

2016-07-15, 17:00	Link #13
Kakurin 大佐 Join Date: Jun 2013	Erdogan is accusing Fethullah Gülen for being responsible. Says Turkey is not a country that's ruled from Pennsylvania. __________________

2016-07-15, 17:11	Link #14
Brother Coa Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Holy Terra	Latest report says that Bell AH-1 Cobra just fired misses into TRT television building in Ankara. Seems like military is quite serious about all of this.

2016-07-15, 17:37	Link #15
Haak Me, An Intellectual Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: UK Age: 33	If the military can pull this off without any bloodshed, then this might be for the best (despite being highly morally questionable even assuming they have good intentions). But they're playing a super dangerous and risky game here and if it protracts into chaos then it'll be on their heads. Let's hope this isn't another Egypt situation. __________________ MAL \| AnimeSuki Choice Awards 2020 Winners

2016-07-15, 18:13	Link #16
Newhope Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008	Doubt it'll be bloodless Erdogan has far to many Islamic fanatics supporting him.

2016-07-15, 18:41	Link #17
Kakurin 大佐 Join Date: Jun 2013	The coup attempt is collapsing right now anyway. Perhaps this will turn into the Reichstag fire of Turkey. __________________

2016-07-15, 19:32	Link #19
Brother Coa Banned Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Holy Terra	Even the air battle has begun, we will see how much successful it will be until morning. "Turkish justice minister says members of a movement loyal to U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen in the army are behind the attempted coup. There has been no immediate comment from Gulen." Soooo..... US is behind coup? Last edited by Brother Coa; 2016-07-15 at 19:51.

2016-07-15, 19:56	Link #20
MrTerrorist Takao Tsundere Cruiser Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Classified	Why am i not surprised over this coup? I knew the President's egoistic behavior was bound to bite him in the ass. __________________