Miltary coup in Turkey?

Started by armaghniac, July 15, 2016, 09:16:21 PM

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armaghniac

If at first you don't succeed, then goto Plan B

Tony Baloney


longballin

World was always in conflict but rolling twitter and news feeds makes it seem relentless...

armaghniac

Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 15, 2016, 09:21:50 PM
What a time to be alive.

Us older people will always recall the second half of 1989, interesting times indeed.
If at first you don't succeed, then goto Plan B

SHEEDY

Turkish military release statement saying 'they have taken over'. Tanks and soldiers on the streets. Worrying times.
nil satis nisi optimum

macdanger2

This would be huge and very bad. Really hope it's not successful

Eamonnca1

Well. The fella has been a bit of a dictator, hasn't he?

macdanger2

Quote from: Eamonnca1 on July 15, 2016, 09:59:13 PM
Well. The fella has been a bit of a dictator, hasn't he?

Absolutely but still democratically elected afaik

seafoid

 http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1e11f52a-4ac9-11e6-8d68-72e9211e86ab.html#ixzz4EVwGeH1H



July 15, 2016 9:23 pm


Turkish PM says elements of army trying to seize power

By Mehul Srivastava, Laura Pitel and Funja Guler




ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JULY 15: Turkish soldiers block Istanbul's Bosphorus Brigde on July 15, 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul's bridges across the Bosphorus, the strait separating the European and Asian sides of the city, have been closed to traffic. Reports have suggested that a group within Turkey's military have attempted to overthrow the government. Security forces have been called in as Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim denounced an "illegal action" by a military "group", with bridges closed in Istanbul and aircraft flying low over the capital of Ankara. (Photo by Gokhan Tan/Getty Images)
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The Turkish government was battling what Prime Minister Binali Yildirim called an illegal action by military officers, and the Turkish military described as a takeover of the country.

Speaking via phone to the NTV television channel, Mr Yildirim denied that the military actions throughout the day, which included fighter jets buzzing the skies of the capital, reports of tanks in the streets and the closure of major bridges and roads, amounted to a coup.









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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose whereabouts have been unknown for the past few hours as the country battles what an attempted coup, is expected to appear on television shortly. No government officials other than Mr Yildirim have made any statement so far.

"There is an uprising from within the army," he said, without elaborating. "Those who are doing this will be punished in the hardest way."

The military, which has toppled the government at least three times since 1960, said it had taken over the "administration of the country, to reinstate constitutional order, human rights and freedoms, the rule of law and the general security that was damaged."

The statement was read out also on NTV, as embassies in Ankara ordered their staff to safety, and social media showed unverifiable images of shots fired by men in military uniform and military vehicles in the main thoroughfares of Ankara, the capital.

Istanbul Mayor İbrahim Melih Gökçek called on all citizens to take to the streets on his Twitter account.

A source in the president's office said: "This is an attack against Turkish democracy. A group within the Armed Forces has made an attempt to overthrow the democratically elected government outside the chain of command. The statement made on behalf of the Armed Forces wasn't authorized by the military command. We urge the world to stand in solidarity with the Turkish people."

Access to social media was cut off in various parts of the country. Access roads to the international airport were blocked.

The Greek military put its forces on alert following reports of the attempted military coup in neighbouring Turkey, according to a senior Greek official. Greece and Turkey have long been regional rivals, occasionally fighting wars in recent decades.

The White House said it was just getting reports of the situation in Turkey, but did not have any comment.

Speaking in Moscow, US secretary of state John Kerry said: "We hope there will be stability, peace and continuity in Turkey." He declined to comment further, adding that he had heard about events in Turkey only minutes earlier after a day of intensive talks with Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov.

American companies with significant operations in Turkey include Boeing and Lockheed Martin. JPMorgan Chase said it was "monitoring the situation and contacting local staff"

Mr Yildirim said that the government remained in charge. "We are focusing on the possibility of an attempt [coup]," he said. "There was an illegal act by a group within the military that was acting out of the chain of military command. Our people should know that we will not allow any activity that would harm democracy."

"f**k it, just score"- Donaghy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbxG2WwVRjU

omaghjoe

"Peace council" in charge, dont like the sound of that...usually means the opposite

Tony Baloney

I would say Erdogan has a well padded Swiss bank account if it all goes tits up.

Minder

Quote from: Tony Baloney on July 15, 2016, 10:20:57 PM
I would say Erdogan has a well padded Swiss bank account if it all goes tits up.

And a gold plated gulfstream to get out in
"When it's too tough for them, it's just right for us"

bennydorano

Wonder what their take on Secularism v Religious Government is. Turkey's Government has been moving towards the latter without much respect for Turkey's 'secular' freedoms.


seafoid

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Quote from: bennydorano on July 15, 2016, 10:24:42 PM
Wonder what their take on Secularism v Religious Government is. Turkey's Government has been moving towards the latter without much respect for Turkey's 'secular' freedoms.
The army is ultra secular. And they hate Erdogan. He is turning into a dictator.
He is back stirring shite with the Kurds and the Alevis.
"f**k it, just score"- Donaghy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbxG2WwVRjU