State-run AA: Commander of Armed Forces Taken Hostage
According to the report of state-run Anadolu Agency, Commander of the Turkish Armed Forces General Hulusi Akar has been taken hostage by a group of soldiers who have attempted a military interference.
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According to the report of state-run Anadolu Agency, Commander of the Turkish Armed Forces General Hulusi Akar has been taken hostage by a group of soldiers who have attempted a military interference.
Minister of National Defence Fikri Işık has noted regarding the issue; “This is an interference attempt of a junta within the Turkish Military Forces. There are news that Commander of the Armed Forces General Akar has been taken hostage in the headquarters. (NV)
Hak odaklı, çok sesli, bağımsız gazeteciliği güçlendirmek için bianet desteğinizi bekliyor.
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