July 15 coup attempt

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Erdoğan Declares State of Emergency for 3 Months

Erdoğan Declares State of Emergency for 3 Months

Following the National Security Council and Council of Ministers meetings held subsequent to July 15 coup attempt, President Erdoğan has declared that state of emergency will be put in effect for three months.

15,200 Public Officials Suspended Within Ministry of National Education

POST JULY 15 COUP ATTEMPT SUSPENSIONS

15,200 Public Officials Suspended Within Ministry of National Education

Ministry of National Education has declared that 15,200 public officials have been suspended on charges of coup attempt and that investigation has been launched into those.

Council of Higher Education Demands Resignation of Every Dean

Council of Higher Education Demands Resignation of Every Dean

The Council of Higher Education has demanded resignation of 1,577 deans of whom 1,176 from public universities, 401 from foundation universities.

RTÜK Revokes Licenses of 25 TV, Radio Channels

RTÜK Revokes Licenses of 25 TV, Radio Channels

RTÜK has announced it has revoked broadcasting right and license of all radio and TV organs which it claims to be “in support and relation with Gülen movement”.

Former Commander of Air Forces Öztürk Denying Accusations Arrested

POST JULY 15 COUP ATTEMPT ARRESTS

Former Commander of Air Forces Öztürk Denying Accusations Arrested

Former Commander of Air Forces Akın Öztürk has been arrested in Ankara within the scope of the investigation into the coup attempt.

Amnesty Highlights Human Rights Violations Following Coup Attempt

Amnesty Highlights Human Rights Violations Following Coup Attempt

The Amnesty has stated that human rights in Turkey are in peril following the coup attempt which resulted in the deaths of at least 208 people and almost 8,000 arrests.

2nd Army Division Commander Huduti, 6 Soldiers Have Been Arrested

POST JULY 15 COUP ATTEMPT ARRESTS

2nd Army Division Commander Huduti, 6 Soldiers Have Been Arrested

Seven soldiers including 2nd Army Commander Adem Huduti have been arrested.

Erdoğan: ‘We Will Build Military Barracks in Gezi Whether They Like It or Not’

Erdoğan: ‘We Will Build Military Barracks in Gezi Whether They Like It or Not’

President Erdoğan in his speech following the coup attempt has said they will actualize the Taksim projects: Topçu Military Barracks, opera house, mosque.

Public Officials Imposed Ban on Leaving Country

Public Officials Imposed Ban on Leaving Country

With the new regulation introduced, public officials have been imposed a ban on leaving the country. Citizens of Turkey are now obliged to make a declaration to Social Security Institution.

'Refining Academic Community' Call from Higher Education Council

'Refining Academic Community' Call from Higher Education Council

The Council of Higher Education Chairperson has invited rectors of all universities to the meeting and said “The steps that we take to clean our academic community from this formation will be discussed.”

Assault on Gazetem İstanbul Daily

Assault on Gazetem İstanbul Daily

İstanbul based Gazetem İstanbul daily was attacked by a group yesterday (July 17).

Erdoğan: We Will Discuss Death Penalty with Opposition

Erdoğan: We Will Discuss Death Penalty with Opposition

President Erdoğan in his speech in front of his house in Kısıklı has responded to the slogans “We demand death penalty” as “We can’t ignore this demand of yours”.

PM Yıldırım Announces Death Toll, Number of Arrestees

POST JULY 15 COUP ATTEMPT ARRESTS

PM Yıldırım Announces Death Toll, Number of Arrestees

232 people have lost their lives in the coup attempt, according to Prime Minister Yıldırım’s latest statement. 316 of the detained have been arrested, 2,756 jurisdiction officers suspended from duty, as many as 1,500 public officers suspended.

Haberdar Has Been Censored, Custody Order for Ankara Delegate Yıldız

Haberdar Has Been Censored, Custody Order for Ankara Delegate Yıldız

Presidency of Telecommunication and Communication (TİB) has shut Haberdar.com down, custody order has been issued for Ankara delegate of the website Arzu Yıldız.

Countrywide Protests Against Coup

Countrywide Protests Against Coup

Many citizens have gathered in the squares upon the President Erdoğan’s and PM Yıldırım’s repeated call out to gather in the streets.

Comments on Coup Attempt From Fethullah Gülen

Comments on Coup Attempt From Fethullah Gülen

Gülen Movement leader, Gülen, holding a press statement in his house in US has denied coup attempt accusations.

Presidential Principal Consultant: Way will be Paved for Purchasing Registered Gun

Presidential Principal Consultant: Way will be Paved for Purchasing Registered Gun

Presidential Principal Consultant Malkoç has said the way will be paved for civilians to bear arms. Malkoç advocated individual armament by saying “murders are being committed with unregistered guns”.

The 8 Who Escaped to Greece Brought Before Court

The 8 Who Escaped to Greece Brought Before Court

The eight persons one of which was a civilian escaping to Greece on helicopter following the coup attempt have been brought before Dedeağaç Court in Greece.

Custody Order for Erdoğan’s Military Aid Issued, Minister of Defence Private Secretary Taken into Custody

Custody Order for Erdoğan’s Military Aid Issued, Minister of Defence Private Secretary Taken into Custody

It has been reported that a custody order has been issued for President Erdoğan’s top Military Aid Colonel Ali Yazıcı and Colonel Tevfik Gök; Private Secretary of Minister of Defence Fikri Işık has been taken into custody.

3rd Corps Commander Lt. General Öztürk Taken into Custody

3rd Corps Commander Lt. General Öztürk Taken into Custody

3rd Corps Commander Lt. General Erdal Öztürk has been taken into custody in İnegöl district of Bursa province.

2nd Army Division Commander Huduti Taken into Custody

2nd Army Division Commander Huduti Taken into Custody

2nd Army Division Commander Adem Huduti in command of the operations carried out in Cizre and Sur has been taken into custody following the coup attempt.

PM Yıldırım Calls on People to Take to Streets

PM Yıldırım Calls on People to Take to Streets

Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım in the press statement he has held together with the Chief of General Staff General Hulusi Akar has called on the people to take to the streets also this evening.

Initial Disclosure from Armed Forces: There Are Casualties and Arrests

Initial Disclosure from Armed Forces: There Are Casualties and Arrests

The first statement from Turkish Armed Forces has been made by Vice Chief of General Command Dündar noting that 41 police officers, 2 soldiers and 47 civilians have lost their lives, 1,154 persons have been injured and 104 soldiers involved in the coup attempts have been killed.

Statement From Erdoğan at Atatürk Airport

Statement From Erdoğan at Atatürk Airport

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has noted in his statement he held in Atatürk Airport that the location where he was staying before leaving Marmaris has been bombed and his general secretary had been held. He has added that the operations and arrests have been launched and will continue.

6 Civilians Killed in İstanbul

6 Civilians Killed in İstanbul

As of 2 a.m. is has been reported that six killed civilians and around 100 injured others have been brought to İstanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.

Live Broadcast on CNN Türk Interrupted

Live Broadcast on CNN Türk Interrupted

Soldiers have rushed into Doğan Media Center building during live broadcast of CNN Türk.

TRT National Television Newscaster: They Forced Me to Read Declaration

TRT National Television Newscaster: They Forced Me to Read Declaration

Turkish Radio and Television Corporation newscaster Tijen Karakaş has gooing live on CNN Türk has noted: “Our hands have been tied in the back. They have threatened me with a gun and forced me to read a declaration”.

Bomb Dropped on Parliament

Bomb Dropped on Parliament

A bomb has been dropped on the parliament from a plane and the parliament members on spot have reported that there was smoke in the parliament.

People Marching on Streets, Azans From Mosques Upon Statement of Armed Forces and Call of Erdoğan

People Marching on Streets, Azans From Mosques Upon Statement of Armed Forces and Call of Erdoğan

In many districts, people have gathered in front of AKP official buildings upon statement of Turkish Armed Forces seizing control of the country and President Erdoğan calling on the people to go on the streets. Mosques have continuously recitet prayers also calling people to gather on streets.

Erdoğan Goes Live Through Cell Phone

Erdoğan Goes Live Through Cell Phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has gone live on CNNTürk television through video connection on cell phone.

Statement From Turkish Armed Forces

Statement From Turkish Armed Forces

Turkish Armed Forces in its statement made on its website has announced that they have seized power. Minister of Defence Işık has noted that the declaration is a pirate statement. State-run Anadolu Agency has reported that Chief of General Staff has been taken hostage.

PM Binali Yıldırım: An ‘Interference’ Attempt

PM Binali Yıldırım: An ‘Interference’ Attempt

PM Binali Yıldırım has made a statement regarding the military mobilizations in İstanbul and Ankara: We will never and ever allow such attempts. It would not be right to call it a coup”.

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