Turkish leader charged his former ally and now enemy number one Gulen responsibility for the attempted coup, which denies this, while condemning the military rebellion against the current government. – If the United States and Turkey are truly strategic partners, Obama has to work – said Erdogan in the evening speech to his supporters in Istanbul.
Earlier, Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke to gathered in front of his home crowd in Istanbul, that the parliament may consider the use of the death penalty against the authors of the conspiracy.
foreign Minister of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu said that during a telephone conversation with US secretary of state John Kerry introduced attempted coup as the work of Gulen, but did not take the question of his extradition.
– the issue of extradition does not appear immediately in our yesterday’s conversation. But I said (Kerry – ed.) Once again very specifically that it was an attempt to Gulen, who is in the country and has its structure in the armed forces “Turkey – said Cavusoglu. He added that the army should be” clean “with the proceeds Gulen and then “our military will be stronger, our soldiers will be stronger, to provide better support and coordination with NATO.”
Anonymous representatives of the Turkish staff told local media that puczyści in a hurry began a coup when they learned that the services discovered their plans, and they themselves have been arrested. the rebels would also allegedly make it before the scheduled in the coming days a meeting of the security council of the country . Service say that in proving the rebellion found among list, where rebels have divided among themselves important state positions.
Fethullah Gulen Erdogan rejects accusations
Turkish opposition leader Fethullah Gulen in the interview for “the Guardian” rejects the allegations that was behind a failed military coup. Stroniący from the media Muslim cleric gave an interview to a small group of journalists at his residence in Pennsylvania.
Gulen said during a conversation it rejects any military intervention in political life, and he suffered for whenever occurred in Turkey coup. Now – as rated – “Turkey is on the road to democracy, from which he can not turn back.” Fethullah Gulen suggested that the attack could be directed by the President Erdogan. He also speculated that the world public opinion does not believe in directed at him accusations.
Barack Obama expresses support for the President of Turkey Recep Erdogan
In response to events in Turkey Barack Obama has once again expressed his support for President Recep Erdogan. The US president also appealed to all parties to the Turkish conflict to refrain from activities that could cause escalation.
Barack Obama held a conference call with advisers to the national security and foreign policy. The US president received current information about the situation in Turkey. “The president reiterated his unwavering support for the democratically elected, civilian government of Turkey” – says released by the White House message. Barack Obama instructed his colleagues to primarily safeguard the security of US diplomats and soldiers residing in Turkey, and their relatives.
Obama expressed his regret at the deaths coup attempts in Turkey. The President emphasized that it is essential that all parties have acted within the law and avoid actions that increase the risk of violence and instability. Barack Obama said that Turkey and the United States face common challenges that require cooperation. It’s all about the fight against terrorism. The White House stressed that the American president will receive current information about the situation in Turkey, if necessary.
The failed military coup in Turkey. What we know about him?
In the night from Friday to Saturday in Turkey failed attempt of military coup . Rebellious soldiers opposed the government forces loyal to the thousands of people who took to the streets of Ankara and Istanbul. Killed at least 265 people.
evening on Friday, the army closed the bridges on the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Ankara and the They appeared fighters. Moments later, the Prime Minister of Turkey Binali Yildirim said that in the country there was an illegal attempt to seize power by part of the army. Then the public television TRT gave the message that the power in the country took over the “Peace Council” to “affirm and enforce the constitutional order, democracy, human rights and freedoms.”
Paused flights at the international airport them. Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul. On the streets of Ankara and Istanbul there were tanks in the sky low-flying helicopters. It was bombed, among others, parliament building, attacked the command of troops, police and security services. Puczyści stopped including Chief of General Staff, came to the editorial office of press and television, as well as the headquarters of the ruling Justice and Development Party.
got to bloody clashes involving rebel troops on the one hand, and on the other – soldiers and police loyal government and tens of thousands of Turks who took to the streets of flags. According to government sources, it killed at least 265 people and wounded 1,440.
staying on holiday in Marmaris west of the country, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave an interview to the television via the smartphone. He condemned the attack as “treason” and called on the nation to oppose puczowi and the streets. After midnight, he landed in Istanbul, greeted by crowds at the airport, under the control of forces loyal back took over the government. Erdogan announced the introduction of martial law and a curfew. The inspiring coup accused his enemy number 1 – Imam Fethullah Gulen staying in exile in the United States. He rejected the accusations and condemned the coup.
The soldiers who took part in the coup, in the night they began to offer weapons and pro-government forces started to take over key buildings and bridges on the Bosphorus, but sporadic shots in Istanbul and Ankara could be heard even on Saturday morning. The air base in Ankara released Chief of Staff of the Turkish army, General Hulusiego Akara, but his duties were taken over by Gen. Umit Dundar. Bosphorus opened again for tanker traffic gradually resumed traffic at the airport in Istanbul, but many connections remained canceled, including Russia and the United States.
in Turkey, detained in 2839 the military involved in the coup attempt. They include both ordinary soldiers and officers of high rank. Detention has also been made in the Incirlik air base in south-east Turkey, where the US Air Force carry out strikes on militant Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. Removed from their posts five generals and 29 colonels.
The High Council of Judges and Prosecutors on Saturday removed from their posts in 2745 judges. Arrested 10 members of the State Council, which is the supreme administrative court, and the search began for 140 members of the Court of Cassation.
Parliament Turkish gathered in Ankara for an extraordinary meeting. The memory of the victims of the coup was commemorated first minute of silence, then the deputies sang the national anthem. Prime Minister Yildirim arrived was greeted with applause. Attempted coup condemned the leaders of the largest religious communities in Turkey.
President Andrzej Duda expressed his hope for the speediest normalization Turkey and the victory of democracy. He also noted the number of fatalities. – It is, above all, people tried to stop the troops who rebelled – he said.
US President Barack Obama and staying in Europe, Secretary of state John Kerry spoke by telephone and expressed support for the government through elections in Turkey. Both also called on parties to the conflict to exercise restraint, avoid violence and bloodshed.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg urged first with “full respect” of the Turkish Constitution and democratic institutions, he welcomed the “strong support for democracy”, manifested by the Turkish society.
the European Union called for a “rapid return to constitutional order in Turkey.” European Council President Donald Tusk stressed that the difficulties in the country can not be solved with weapons. “The EU fully supports the elected Turkey’s democratic government, institutions and the rule of law,” – wrote in a joint statement Tusk, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and EU foreign minister Federica Mogherini, who participated in the summit leaders of Asia and Europe in the capital of Mongolia, Ulan Bator .
Russian Foreign Ministry expressed concern over the events in Turkey, calling on the authorities and people to resolve the situation without the use of violence and “to respect the constitutional order.”
Turkish military helicopter landed on Saturday at the airport in Alexandroupoli, northern Greece; eight men on board asked for asylum. They were arrested a Turkish Foreign Ministry demanded their release.
(RZ)
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