July 2016 - Turkey Special Weapons News

4 Turkish soldiers killed in clashes with PKK militants Press TV 31 Jul 2016 -- Clashes between Turkish army and militants of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) have claimed the lives of four Turkish soldiers.
Turkey dismisses nearly 1,400 military personnel over botched putsch Press TV 31 Jul 2016 -- Turkey sacked nearly 1,400 military personnel suspected of having links with US-based opposition cleric Fethullah Gulen, whom Ankara blames for the recent botched coup in the country.
Turkey Says FBI and CIA Behind Failed Coup, Gulen 'Only a Pawn' Sputnik 31 Jul 2016 -- The Erdogan regime continues to play with fire renewing accusations that the United States spearheaded a complex conspiracy to overthrow the Turkish government.
Turkey-EU Refugee Deal Dead as Ankara Demands Visa-Free Travel or They Walk Sputnik 31 Jul 2016 -- The Turkish Foreign Ministry demands that the European Union provide immediate Visa-free entry throughout the Eurozone or Ankara will back away from a deal to stem the flow of migrants.
Turkish Army, Navy, Air Force Transferred to Defense Ministry's Command Sputnik 31 Jul 2016 -- Turkey's general staff was deprived of controlling the Army, Air Force and Navy. The branches were transferred to the country's defense ministry by a presidential decree.
Turkey Intensifies Failed Coup Crackdown VOA 31 Jul 2016 -- Turkey intensified its crackdown Sunday on officials who allegedly played a role in the failed coup in mid-July, dismissing nearly 1,400 military personnel.
Erdogan announces closing of all military academies following coup Press TV 30 Jul 2016 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says from now on all military commanders will report directly to the country's defense minister and that all military academies will be closed.
Erdogan Plans to Close All Military Schools, Create National Defense University Sputnik 30 Jul 2016 -- Erdogan announced that all Turkish military schools will be closed and a national defense university will be established on their basis.
Turkish forces 'foil PKK raid, kill 35 militants' Press TV 30 Jul 2016 -- Turkish forces say they have killed 35 militants with a separatist Kurdish militant group who attempted to storm a military base in southeastern Turkey.
Turkey Releases Over 800 Soldiers After Failed Coup RFE/RL 30 Jul 2016 -- Turkish courts have released over 800 enlisted conscripts who were under arrest as part of the investigation into the July 15 failed coup, state media has reported.
Turkey Suspends 60 Workers at Nation's Highest Court VOA 30 Jul 2016 -- Turkey continued its government crackdown in the wake of the July 15 failed military coup with the suspension Saturday of 60 Constitutional Court employees.
Allegation of DoD Official's Support in Attempted Turkey Coup Untrue, Spokesman Says AFPS 29 Jul 2016 -- Turkey is a key United States ally and any suggestion of a Defense Department official supporting a recent military coup there is unfounded, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook told reporters today.
Turkey's Prime Minister Confident Gulen to Be Brought Back From US Sputnik 29 Jul 2016 -- Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said that Ankara will succeed in bringing US-based dissident Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen back to the country.
Turkey's Akinci Air Base Used by Coup Plotters Will Be Shut Down Sputnik 29 Jul 2016 -- All units that housed the coup plotters' military equipment would also be closed down, Binali Yildirim said.
Turkey Identifies Percentage of Military Ankara Claims Took Part in Coup Attempt Sputnik 29 Jul 2016 -- As the Turkish government continues a widespread purge of its countrymen following last week's coup attempt, precise numbers of those implicated are becoming clearer.
UN and OSCE experts condemn Turkey's crackdown on media UN News 28 Jul 2016 -- Two top media freedom experts of the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) today condemned the ongoing crackdown on journalists and the media by the Government of Turkey in the wake of the recent attempted coup.
Turkey-US Relations Strained by Coup Attempt VOA 28 Jul 2016 -- The strategically critical U.S.-Turkey relationship is coming under increasing strain as authorities in Ankara crack down on alleged coup plotters and sympathizers.
Turkish seeks control over army, spy agency: Turkish official Press TV 28 Jul 2016 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants the country's armed forces and spy agency to be brought under the presidency's control in the wake of the failed coup of July 15.
Turkey sacks 88 Foreign Ministry staff in post-coup crackdown Press TV 28 Jul 2016 -- The Turkish Foreign Ministry staffers have become the latest target of Ankara's coup-related crackdown, with officials saying dozens of employees have been fired over suspected links to the recent foiled putsch.
Turkey Looks to Rebuild Military After Purging Half Its Generals VOA 28 Jul 2016 -- A day after Turkey dismissed more than 2,400 military personnel, its Supreme Military Council gathered in a hastily planned meeting for appointing their replacements.
Speculation Grows That Peace Process With Kurds Could Resume VOA 28 Jul 2016 -- Speculation is growing that the stalled peace process between the Turkish government and the Kurdish rebels could resume after its breakdown last year.
Turkey: In call with Foreign Minister, Ban seeks update on current probe into attempted coup UN News 27 Jul 2016 -- In a telephone call with the Turkish Foreign Minister today, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon sought an update on current investigations and measures to hold those responsible for the attempted coup to account, and reiterated his expectation that Turkey adhere to its international human rights obligations.
Escalation of Media Crackdown in Turkey Heightens Concerns VOA 27 Jul 2016 -- Two U.S. advocacy organizations blasted Turkey on Wednesday for stepping up a campaign to crack down on journalists and media outlets suspected of having ties to the plotters of a failed July 15 military coup.
Turkey Closes Scores of Media Outlets, Dismisses 2,400 Soldiers, Officers VOA 27 Jul 2016 -- Turkey announced the dismissal of more than 2,400 military personnel Wednesday and shut down scores of media outlets in what appeared to be a widening crackdown following the failed coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government.
More than 15,000 detained over failed coup: Turkey Press TV 27 Jul 2016 -- Turkey's interior minister says more than 15,000 people, including 10,000 soldiers, have been detained in the country in the wake of the failed coup of July 15.
Turkey planned army overhaul before coup: Energy minister Press TV 27 Jul 2016 -- Turkey's energy minister says Turkish authorities were planning a major shake-up of the military to purge elements linked to US-based opposition figure, Fethullah Gulen, just before the coup attempt that left hundreds of people dead.
Turkey: Soldiers involved in failed coup account for 1.5 percent of the military Press TV 27 Jul 2016 -- Turkey's military on Wednesday rejected claims that soldiers behind the abortive coup of July 15 made up a considerable portion of the army, saying that the coup plotters only accounted for 1.5 percent of the country's armed forces.
Turkey orders arrest of more journalists in post-coup crackdown Press TV 27 Jul 2016 -- Authorities in Turkey have issued arrest warrants for another 47 journalists suspected of having been linked to a recent failed coup in the country.
Turkish FM says extraditing Gulen key to future US-Turkey ties Press TV 27 Jul 2016 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says the US's stance on extraditing Fethullah Gulen will determine the future of relations between the two countries.
Washington Has 'No Plan' to Move Warplanes Out of Incirlik Base in Turkey Sputnik 26 Jul 2016 -- Washington has no plans to relocate its warplanes from the Turkish Incirlik airbase despite the recent coup attempt, the US Air Force secretary said.
Turkey 'Heartbroken' by US Reaction Toward Request to Extradite Gulen Sputnik 26 Jul 2016 -- Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said that Turkey is "heartbroken" by the way in which the United States treat the issue of the extradition of Turkish Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, who Ankara suspects to be the mastermind behind the recent coup attempt.
Show Me the Money: Erdogan Slams 'Dishonest' EU as Turkey Tensions Rise Sputnik 26 Jul 2016 -- Turkey has hit back at the EU over its reaction to the country's failed military coup, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan calling on Brussels to pay up the money pledged as part of the EU-Turkey migration deal, in a sign of further tension between Ankara and the West.
Turkish President Erdogan Strives for One-Man Rule - Gulen Sputnik 26 Jul 2016 -- US-based dissident Fethullah Gulen, whom the Turkish government has accused of orchestrating the botched coup, said that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is becoming increasingly authoritarian.
New Turkish Constitution in Development, Opposition Agreed - Prime Minister Sputnik 26 Jul 2016 -- New Turkish constitution is underway, the works on the draft has begun, country's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said.
Foreign, Domestic Media Under Fire in Turkey VOA 26 Jul 2016 -- The Turkish government has turned its attention to journalists in the latest expansion of its purges after a failed coup July 15.
Turkish generals nabbed in Dubai Press TV 26 Jul 2016 -- Two Turkish generals, detained in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) while away from their posts in Afghanistan, have now been returned to Turkey.
Ankara to work with opposition on new constitution: Turkey PM Press TV 26 Jul 2016 -- Turkish Prime Minster Binali Yildirim says his government is ready to work with opposition parties on drafting a new constitution.
Gulen Accuses Erdogan of 'Slow-motion Coup' in Turkey VOA 26 Jul 2016 -- The U.S.-based exiled cleric accused by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of being behind Turkey's attempted coup has accused the Turkish president of "turning a failed putsch into a slow-motion coup of his own against constitutional government."
Erdogan's Purges Threaten Future of Turkey's Secular Society VOA 26 Jul 2016 -- Watchers see Turkey's failed coup and the subsequent purge carried out by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as part of a battle among Islamists whose ultimate vision is to allow for a greater role of religion in public life. To others, that vision runs counter to the secular society established in the 1920s by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the modern Turkish republic.
Top US General: Turkish Media Report 'Absurd' VOA 25 Jul 2016 -- The top U.S. military general has denounced a report by a Turkish daily alleging that a former U.S. commander had organized the failed military coup in Turkey, calling the article "absurd."
Iraqi FM calls on Arab states to pressure Turkey into recalling troops Press TV 25 Jul 2016 -- Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari has called on Arab states to pressure Turkey into withdrawing its forces deployed in Iraq.
PKK bombing kills three soldiers in southeast Turkey Press TV 25 Jul 2016 -- At least three Turkish police officers have lost their lives in a roadside bomb attack carried out by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in the embattled southeastern province of Mardin.
Turkey Issues Arrest Warrants For 42 Journalists RFE/RL 25 Jul 2016 -- Turkish authorities have issued arrest warrants for 42 journalists, the latest in a widening crackdown that followed a failed military coup, television news channels reported on July 25.
Turkish Chief of Staff Says Coup Plotters Tried to Make Him Talk to Gulen Sputnik 25 Jul 2016 -- Turkish Chief of Staff Gen. Hulusi Akar said that the putschists tried to force him to speak to Turkish opposition cleric Fethullah Gulen, who Ankara suspects of being behind the recent coup attempt.
Turkey-US Ties to Be Affected If US Refuses to Extradite Cleric Gulen - FM Sputnik 25 Jul 2016 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu warned on Monday that relations between the United States and Turkey could deteriorate over the extradition of opposition cleric Fethullah Gulen, who Ankara suspects to be the mastermind behind the recent coup attempt.
Ankara to Prosecute Companies With Links to Gulen - Trade Minister Sputnik 25 Jul 2016 -- Turkey will prosecute local companies associated with US-based dissident Muslim cleric Muhammed Fethullah Gulen, Turkish Minister of Customs and Trade Bulent Tufenkci said.
The Gulen Movement's Collision Course With The Turkish State RFE/RL 24 Jul 2016 -- Since Turkey's failed July 15 coup, the Turkish authorities have accused U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen of being behind the attempted takeover of power. It is an explanation that is widely accepted across Turkey. A brief look at the history of Gulen's movement helps explain why.
Turkish military vows to 'severely' punish coup soldiers Press TV 24 Jul 2016 -- Turkey's military chief says the soldiers involved in the abortive coup of mid-July will face "the most severe punishment."
Turkey in new era after abortive military coup: Erdogan Press TV 24 Jul 2016 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says last weekend's failed military coup against the government has opened a "new era" in the country, stressing that all coup plotters would be prosecuted.
Turkey disbanding presidential guard after failed coup Press TV 24 Jul 2016 -- Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim has announced the disbanding of the country's presidential guard following the recent failed coup.
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister: No Danger of New Coup Attempt Sputnik 24 Jul 2016 -- Turkey no longer faces the threat of an attempt of a military coup, Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus said Sunday.
Turkey to Disband Presidential Guard After Attempted Coup – Prime Minister Sputnik 24 Jul 2016 -- Turkey is going to disband the presidential guard after an attempted coup, local media reported citing Yildirim.
Over 13,000 People Detained After Attempted Coup in Turkey – Prime Minister Sputnik 24 Jul 2016 -- Over 13,000 people, including 8,900 military personnel, have been detained in the wake of an attempted coup in Turkey, the country's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Saturday.
Turkish Ruling Party, Opposition Party Hold Joint Rally in Show of Unity VOA 24 Jul 2016 -- Members of Turkey's ruling and main opposition parties are rallying together in support of democracy and to condemn the bloody coup attempt July 15.
Turkish Schools, Charities Shut in First Decree of Emergency VOA 23 Jul 2016 -- More than 1,000 private schools and more than 1,000 associations and foundations have been closed in Turkey as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan released his first decree since declaring a three-month state of emergency.
Turkey Wants Pakistan to Close Down institutions, Businesses Linked to Gulen VOA 23 Jul 2016 -- Pakistan is under renewed pressure from Turkish authorities to shut down educational institutions in the country and other business concerns run by Fethullah Gulen, the alleged mastermind of last week's failed coup plot in Turkey.
Turkey detains nearly 300 presidential guards after failed coup ISNA 23 Jul 2016 -- Turkish authorities arrested 283 members of the presidential guard of Recep Tayyip Erdogan over alleged affiliation to the last week's failed coup.
Turkey arrests nephew of US-based cleric Gulen after coup attempt Press TV 23 Jul 2016 -- Turkish security forces have arrested a nephew of US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen who is blamed for masterminding last weekend's failed military coup.
Erdogan orders closure of thousands of Gulen-linked private schools, unions Press TV 23 Jul 2016 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ordered the closure of thousands of private schools, charities and other institutions over suspected links to US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen, blamed for the last week failed coup attempt.
Turkey detains nearly 300 presidential guards after failed coup Press TV 23 Jul 2016 -- Turkish authorities have arrested 283 members of the presidential guard of Recep Tayyip Erdogan over alleged affiliation to the last week's failed coup.
Turkey Issues List of Measures Taken Under Declared State of Emergency Sputnik 23 Jul 2016 -- The decree of the Turkish government titled "On the measures taken under the state of emergency" was published in the official Resmi Gazete newspaper, on Saturday.
US could hand over Gulen quickly if wants to: Turkey FM Press TV 22 Jul 2016 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu calls for a "decisive" action by the United States with regard to the extradition of opposition cleric Fethullah Gulen, whom the Ankara government accuses of orchestrating last week's failed coup attempt.
Gulen movement to be treated as separatist terrorist group: Erdogan Press TV 22 Jul 2016 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the movement affiliated to US-based opposition cleric Fethullah Gulen would be treated as "another separatist terrorist organization" in the wake of last Friday's failed coup attempt against his government.
Turkey Says U.S. Proposes Commission On Cleric's Extradition RFE/RL 22 Jul 2016 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Washington has proposed creating a commission to deal with the possible extradition of the U.S.-based cleric whom Ankara blames for last week's failed coup attempt.
Obama: US Not Involved in Turkey Coup Attempt VOA 22 Jul 2016 -- U.S. President Barack Obama said the U.S. had no knowledge of, or involvement in, last week's coup attempt in Turkey.
Why Turkey's Erdogan Finds Gulen's Movement so Threatening VOA 22 Jul 2016 -- The state of emergency that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared this week is giving him even more power to expand a purge that has seen an estimated 60,000 people either arrested or suspended from their jobs. Much of that purge has targeted members of a massive, wealthy and influential spiritual movement led by Fethullah Gulen, an former imam living in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
What Would it Take for US to Extradite Muslim Cleric to Turkey? VOA 22 Jul 2016 -- If Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is hoping the U.S. will quickly spirit his archnemesis Fethullah Gulen out of rural Pennsylvania to stand trial in Turkey for plotting last week's failed coup against his government, he'll be sorely disappointed.
Power restored at Incirlik Air Base AFNS 22 Jul 2016 -- Commercial electric power was restored July 22 to Incirlik Air Base in Turkey, U.S. European Command officials said.
In Wake Of Blown Coup, Turkey Takes Global Aim At Gulen Movement RFE/RL 21 Jul 2016 -- In the wake of last week's failed Turkish coup, a battle over the Gulen movement is shaping up in Kyrgyzstan that may soon be played out in many more countries.
Ban urges Turkish authorities to respect constitutional order, human rights amid state of emergency UN News 21 Jul 2016 -- Following the declaration of a three-month state of emergency in Turkey as a result of an attempted military coup late last week, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged Turkish authorities to ensure that constitutional order and international human rights law are fully respected.
Top Turkey Official: 'Mutual Benefit Approach' to Relations With US VOA 21 Jul 2016 -- Turkish-U.S. relations will not be significantly affected by last week's failed coup and Turkey will take a "mutual benefit approach" to diplomacy between the two countries, Turkey's chief of international relations told VOA on Thursday.
Turkey to Suspend European Convention on Human Rights VOA 21 Jul 2016 -- Turkey says it will suspend the European Convention on Human Rights during the three-month state of emergency it declared to purge perpetrators of last week's failed coup.
Turkey To Suspend European Rights Convention, Says Deputy PM RFE/RL 21 Jul 2016 -- Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus has said Turkey will suspend its duty to comply with the European Convention on Human Rights during the current three-month state of emergency following an abortive coup last week.
Turkish Intelligence Spied on People Involved in Coup Attempt Sputnik 21 Jul 2016 -- The people involved in the recent coup attempt in Turkey were kept under surveillance by the country's intelligence service, according to a high-ranking member of the Turkish ruling party.
Turkish Police Stopped Military From Bringing Rockets to Ankara Sputnik 21 Jul 2016 -- Twenty trucks loaded with the Kasirga rockets were stopped by police on the road to Ankara after leaving the base of the Turkish 58th Artillery Brigade during the coup attempt, according to local media.
Assad Believes Erdogan Used Coup as Pretext to Carry Out Purge in Turkey Sputnik 21 Jul 2016 -- Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has used the pretext of the recent coup attempt to carry out his extremist policies in the country, Syrian President Bashar Assad said.
Turkey's State of Emergency Seen as Paving Way for Purge VOA 20 Jul 2016 -- In a move seen as paving the way for further purging of his opponents, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared a state of emergency in Turkey after a coup attempt Friday failed to topple him and his government.
Turkey's Erdogan Declares State Of Emergency After Failed Coup RFE/RL 20 Jul 2016 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a three-month state of emergency starting July 21 to augment the government's power to avenge last week's bloody coup attempt.
Erdogan Declares 3-Month State of Emergency VOA 20 Jul 2016 -- Turkey's president has declared a three month state of emergency following last week's attempted coup.
Erdogan's Former Chief Military Adviser Arrested Over Failed Military Coup Sputnik 20 Jul 2016 -- Colonel Ali Yazici, the chief military adviser to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been remanded, according to Anadolu News, in relation to last week's failed coup attempt.
Turkish Army Turncoats Targeted Prime Minister's Convoy During Coup Sputnik 20 Jul 2016 -- Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim's convoy was targeted by members of the Gendarmerie on the Friday night of the failed coup attempt in the country while he was traveling from Istanbul to Ankara, local media reported, citing the Turkish interior minister on Wednesday.
Turkey Escalates Purge of Teachers, Workers Allegedly Connected to Failed Coup VOA 19 Jul 2016 -- Turkey escalated its purge Tuesday of teachers and civil servants suspected of involvement in last week's failed coup, firing more than 26,000 people, while sending dossiers to Washington alleging an exiled Islamic cleric was behind the putsch.
Turkey suspends over 15,000 education staff over coup plot Press TV 19 Jul 2016 -- Turkey's Ministry of National Education says it has dismissed more than 15,000 of its employees from their jobs over their alleged involvement in last week's attempted military coup against the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Erdogan vows to build barracks in controversial site in Istanbul Press TV 19 Jul 2016 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he will revive controversial building plans for Istanbul, including setting up barracks in a sensitive site in the city.
Erdogan 'to approve revival of death penalty in case of parliament ratification' Press TV 19 Jul 2016 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he would approve the revival of the death penalty if the parliament opts to reintroduce the measure.
Turkey Says It Has Sent 'Dossiers' To U.S. For Gulen Extradition RFE/RL 19 Jul 2016 -- Turkey's prime minister says Ankara has sent dossiers to the United States for the extradition of a U.S.-based cleric, Fethullah Gulen, over his alleged links to the July 15 failed coup attempt.
Azerbaijani TV Station Closed Over 'Interview' With U.S.-Based Turkish Cleric Accused By Ankara In Coup RFE/RL 19 Jul 2016 -- A private Azerbaijani television station has been taken off the air and accused of damaging Baku's "strategic" links with Turkey after announcing it would broadcast an interview with U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen.
Four Turkish Navy Warships in the Black Sea, Not in Russian Ports - Source Sputnik 19 Jul 2016 -- At least four Turkish Navy warships are in the Black Sea, two of them on Romanian territory, a military and diplomatic source told RIA Novosti on Tuesday.
Some 257 Staffers of Turkish PM Office Ousted After Coup Attempt Sputnik 19 Jul 2016 -- Turkey's government has ousted 257 staffers from the Prime Minister's office in the wake of the failed military coup attempt, Hurriyet reports.
Turkish President Compares Military Coup Attempt to Terrorist Attack Sputnik 19 Jul 2016 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday compared the recent military coup attempt in the country to a terrorist attack and servicemen involved in it to terrorists.
UN human rights chief urges Turkey to uphold rule of law in response to attempted coup UN News 19 Jul 2016 -- The United Nations human rights chief today called on Turkish authorities to respond to the attempted military coup on Friday by reinforcing the protection of human rights and strengthening democratic institutions and checks and balances.
Turkey Crackdown Grows as Erdogan Encourages Protests VOA 18 Jul 2016 -- Supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are holding nightly rallies across the country to celebrate the defeat of Friday's attempted coup, but tension and violence continue amid questions on whether his survival is a reaffirmation of democracy or a step toward extreme nationalism.
With Anti-American Sentiment High in Turkey, Washington Calls for Restraint VOA 18 Jul 2016 -- With anti-American sentiment seemingly running high in Turkey in the aftermath of a foiled coup attempt, the U.S. is calling on Turkish political leaders and all sides to exercise restraint from "fiery rhetoric," while expressing confidence that ongoing military cooperation between Washington and Ankara will continue.
Turkey, US Deadlocked Over Extradition of Alleged Coup-plotter Cleric VOA 18 Jul 2016 -- The United States and Turkey are deadlocked over Ankara's demand that Washington extradite Fethullah Gulen, a Muslim cleric it is blaming for the attempted military coup in Turkey, even though he has lived in self-imposed exile in the U.S. for 17 years.
At Crossroads, Erdogan Urged to Show Magnanimity VOA 18 Jul 2016 -- As Turkish authorities cast the net far and wide to scoop up those they suspect of participating or colluding in Friday's failed coup, opposition politicians, as well as foreign leaders, are urging President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to show magnanimity and set aside his autocratic instincts in his response to the unsuccessful putsch.
US Urges Turkey to Act Within Rule of Law as it Probes Coup Attempt VOA 18 Jul 2016 -- The United States is urging Turkey to exercise restraint and act within the rule of law as it investigates last week's failed coup, amid conflicting reports about whether a former Air Force commander confessed to being a ringleader of the attempted takeover.
EU urges Turkey to respect rule of law after failed coup ISNA 18 Jul 2016 -- The European Union (EU) urged Turkey to respect the rule of law amid a Turkish crackdown on those believed to have been involved in a recent coup attempt in the country.
NATO Secretary General statement following attempted coup in Turkey NATO 18 Jul 2016 -- I have spoken to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in the aftermath of the attempted coup in Turkey. I welcomed the strong support shown by the people and all political parties to democracy and to the democratically elected government. The Turkish people have shown great courage.
Cleansing operation to be continued in Turkey People's Daily 18 Jul 2016 -- Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Sunday that the government's actions against the organizers of the attempted coup are not over and a cleansing operation will be carried out.
Situation "under control" in Turkey after coup attempt People's Daily 18 Jul 2016 -- Turkish authorities said they regained control of the country on Saturday after thwarting an attempt by a military faction to seize power from the Turkish president.
Uncertainties remain in Turkey after foiled coup attempt People's Daily 18 Jul 2016 -- Uncertainties remain in Turkey in the wake of the failed military coup on Friday, though the Turkish parliament said Sunday that the country's security order has "returned to normal".
Turkey detains more than 7,500 over coup attempt Press TV 18 Jul 2016 -- Turkey has detained a whopping number of suspects over a botched coup attempt as the country intensifies the crackdown on those believed to have played a role in the abortive putsch.
EU urges Turkey to respect rule of law after failed coup Press TV 18 Jul 2016 -- The European Union (EU) has urged Turkey to respect the rule of law amid a Turkish crackdown on those believed to have been involved in a recent coup attempt in the country.
Why did Turkey coup d'état fail? President's popularity vs plotters' ineptitude Press TV 18 Jul 2016 -- Protest in any society arises from discontent with the status quo, unlike a coup, in which there is an armed push to overthrow the state with the help of the military. The recent botched putsch in Turkey simultaneously falls into both categories and neither – something inbetween but with a catch: The true winner of the overnight coup, President Erdogan, is using this "God-given gift" to reinvigorate his version of democracy and further the exact actions that caused the protests in the Turkish society in the first place.
Turkey Continues 'Cleansing' After Coup Attempt RFE/RL 18 Jul 2016 -- Turkish officials continue to detain people they say played a part in or supported the July 15 failed military coup attempt, as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged that the "cleansing" will continue.
Turkey Suspends Thousands Of Officials Amid Calls For Proportionate Response RFE/RL 18 Jul 2016 -- Turkish authorities have suspended nearly 8,000 police officers in the wake of the failed military coup attempt, the state-run Anadolu news agency reported on July 18, citing the Interior Ministry.
US Hints Turkey Might Be Expelled From NATO Over Crackdown on Coup Members Sputnik 18 Jul 2016 -- In the wake of Friday's failed coup attempt in Turkey, the government launched a major crackdown on those accused of being involved. But the sweeping punishments are evidently a concern for Western allies.
Ex-Commander of Turkish Air Force Pleads Guilty to Organizing Coup Attempt Sputnik 18 Jul 2016 -- The ex-commander of the Turkish Air Force has pleaded guilty to organizing the coup attempt, Anadolu news agency reported.
Rebel Pilots of Turkish Fighter Jets Switched Off Radio During Coup Attempt Sputnik 18 Jul 2016 -- Turkey's F-16 fighter jets under the control of rebels during the attempted coup ignored orders to return to Akinci Air Base near Ankara before turning off the communication channel, local media reported Monday.
Commander of Air Base Holding US Nukes Arrested After Turkey Coup Attempt Sputnik 18 Jul 2016 -- On Sunday, Turkish authorities arrested the commander of Incirlik airbase General Bekir Ercan Van, putting in question US-led anti-Daesh operations that are launched from the Turkish base, as well as relevancy of storing American nukes there.
Ex-Commander of Turkish Air Force Denies Admission of Masterminding Coup Sputnik 18 Jul 2016 -- The ex-commander of the Turkish Air Force has denied the admission of masterminding the coup attempt during the interrogation, NTV reported.
During coup bid Erdogan's plane was in sights of rebel jets Press TV 17 Jul 2016 -- During the failed coup in Turkey, two rebel F-16 fighter jets had Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's plane in their sights, but refrained from opening fire, says a report.
Four Inconvenient Questions About The Turkish Coup Attempt RFE/RL 17 Jul 2016 -- Shortly after the failed coup attempt in Turkey, which has left nearly 300 people dead, some 6,000 suspects were arrested, most of them judges, prosecutors, and army officers. Many of the arrests happened in the first 24 hours - the rest took place the next day.
Kerry Rejects Hints of US Role in Turkish Coup VOA 17 Jul 2016 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has denounced suggestions that Washington was involved in Friday's failed coup in Turkey.
Could Turkey Become US Ally 'Like Pakistan'? VOA 17 Jul 2016 -- How the Turkish government deals with the aftermath of the July 15 attempted military coup could have lasting implications for U.S.-Turkish relations, according to some U.S. foreign policy experts.
Turkish acting army chief says 104 coup plotters killed, 1,563 soldiers detained People's Daily 17 Jul 2016 -- Turkey's acting army chief Gen. Umit Dundar said Saturday that 104 coup plotters have been killed and 1,563 soldiers detained.
Turkish president urges Obama to extradite leader of opposition movement People's Daily 17 Jul 2016 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday reiterated a call for his U.S. counterpart Barack Obama to hand over the leader of an opposition movement accused of being behind the coup attempt in Turkey.
Turkey reopens air base used by US apparently to target Daesh Press TV 17 Jul 2016 -- The Turkish government has reopened an air base in the south of the country used by American forces to allegedly target Daesh terrorists, the Pentagons says.
Erdogan's military aide detained after coup: Media Press TV 17 Jul 2016 -- A top military adviser to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been detained in the wake of the recent abortive coup, local media say.
Turkey detains coup plotters at base used by US: Media Press TV 17 Jul 2016 -- Turkey has detained a senior air force general and other officers accused of involvement in a failed military coup at a key air base used by US forces for raids in Syria, Turkish media reports say.
Turkey turmoil: Foreign plot or staged coup Press TV 17 Jul 2016 -- Some of the soldiers detained in Turkey have reportedly told interrogators they were not aware they were part of a coup attempt.
U.S.-Based Turkish Cleric Rejects Coup Plot Charges RFE/RL 17 Jul 2016 -- Turkish Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen has rejected any involvement in the failed coup attempt against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Erdogan Signals Turkey Could Restore Death Penalty Following Failed Coup RFE/RL 17 Jul 2016 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erodgan says his country would consider reinstating capital punishment in the wake of the July 15 failed military coup attempt.
Meet Exiled Muslim Cleric Wanted in Turkey for Allegedly Instigating Coup Sputnik 17 Jul 2016 -- Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the attempted coup in Turkey was organized by people living in the United States. In particular, he accused the social activist and cleric Fethullah Gülen and urged Obama to extradite him to Ankara.
'Heavy Purges' Will Weaken Turkish Military and Ankara Sputnik 17 Jul 2016 -- Even before the unsuccessful coup attempt was over, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged to "cleanse" the army, promising that the mid-rank military officers who tried to depose him on July 15 "will pay a heavy price." But looming purges will not only weaken the military, but also Turkey.
Turkey Assured US of Commitment to Fight Daesh - Kerry Sputnik 17 Jul 2016 -- US State Secretary John Kerry said Sunday that the United States expected operations of the international anti-Daesh coalition to get back to normal soon following the interruption caused by the coup attempt in Turkey after Ankara assured Washington of their commitment to anti-terrorist efforts.
42 Helicopters Missing in Turkey Sparking Concerns of a Second Coup Attempt Sputnik 17 Jul 2016 -- At least 42 helicopters have gone missing from Turkey's military inventory in the wake of the failed coup attempt on Friday evening causing concern that there may be another act to the attempted overthrow of Erdogan.
Erdogan Not Ruling Out Death Penalty For Coup Supporters Sputnik 17 Jul 2016 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is not ruling out instituting of death penalty for participants of the thwarted military coup in the country, media reported on Sunday.
Turkey's Failed Military Coup: 'Spur-of-the-Moment Event' Vs Planned Action Sputnik 17 Jul 2016 -- An unsuccessful attempt to overthrow Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has caught the country and the world by surprise. Questions remain as to who was truly behind the coup carried out by a group of middle-rank military and law enforcement officers and whether it was a well-planned operation, considering how quickly it failed.
Erdogan Vows to Rid Turkey of 'Virus' Behind Failed Coup VOA 17 Jul 2016 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is promising to rid Turkey of people involved in Friday's failed coup attempt, as authorities continued to carry out arrests of those allegedly responsible.
Secretary Kerry's Call With Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu US Dept. of State 16 Jul 2016
US military boosts security to 'highest level' at bases in Turkey Press TV 16 Jul 2016 -- The US military increased security at bases it uses across Turkey to the highest level during a coup attempt against the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
NATO Secretary General statement on events in Turkey NATO 16 Jul 2016 -- I have just spoken to the Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. I am following events in Turkey closely and with concern. I call for calm and restraint, and full respect for Turkey's democratic institutions and its constitution. Turkey is a valued NATO Ally.
Arrests of Turkish Soldiers Top 2,800; Exiled Cleric Denies Role in Coup Plot VOA 16 Jul 2016 -- Turkish officials said Saturday that 2,839 soldiers and officers who attempted a coup late Friday had been arrested, as the president accused an exiled cleric of organizing the plot.
World Leaders Condemn Military Coup Attempt in Turkey VOA 16 Jul 2016 -- Leaders around the world have condemned the attempted military coup in Turkey, showing their support for the elected government.
Experts Saw Signs of Turkish Military Discontent Before Coup VOA 16 Jul 2016 -- For weeks there were signs that tensions between Turkey's secular military and the Islamist-aligned government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan were reaching a boiling point. Semi-public disagreements between the politicians and the generals, especially over Syria policy, were becoming all too frequent. Military briefings appeared increasingly to be at odds with government statements.
Turkish helicopter lands in Greece, 8 crew members nabbed Press TV 16 Jul 2016 -- A Turkish military helicopter carrying eight men has landed in northeastern Greece, with its crew seeking political asylum after a putsch attempt in Turkey, Greek officials say.
Iran supports Turkey's legitimate government amid coup attempt: SNSC Press TV 16 Jul 2016 -- Iran denounces an attempted military coup in Turkey and will fully support the legitimate Turkish government and will of the country's people, the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says.
Attempted Turkey coup falters, government reasserting control Press TV 16 Jul 2016 -- An attempted coup in Turkey was faltering on Saturday, hours after a faction of the military used tanks and helicopters in an ill-fated attempt to end the rule of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Binali Yildirim.
Obama urges support for Turkish government Press TV 16 Jul 2016 -- US President Barack Obama has called on all sides in Turkey to avoid "any violence or bloodshed" amid the ongoing military coup in the country.
Scores Dead, Injured Following Failed Turkey Coup RFE/RL 16 Jul 2016 -- Security operations were continuing across Turkey on July 16 following a failed military coup attempt overnight that left many dozens of people dead and more than 1,000 injured.
Explainer: Who Is Fethullah Gulen? RFE/RL 16 Jul 2016 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and those around him have been quick to blame the country's foiled coup on what they say is a "shadow state" seeking to overthrow the government.
Erdogan Vows Revenge As Turkish Coup Appears To Crumble RFE/RL 16 Jul 2016 -- An attempted military coup in Turkey appeared to be crumbling as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived back in Istanbul on July 16 and told crowds of supporters he's "not going anywhere."
Four Reasons Behind Turkish Instability That Lead to Military Coup Attempt Sputnik 16 Jul 2016 -- The growing instability as well as the domestic policy of Recep Tayyip Erdogan were among the main factors behind the recent military coup attempt in Turkey. At the same time, the military has always played an important role in the Turkish politics.
Erdogan Urges Obama to Extradite Fethullah Gulen Suspected of Coup Attempt Sputnik 16 Jul 2016 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday requested his US counterpart Barack Obama to extradite Turkish opposition cleric Fethullah Gulen, who has been reportedly linked to the coup attempt, to Turkey.
Three Turkish Top Military Men Taken Hostage by Coup Perpetrators Released Sputnik 16 Jul 2016 -- According to the Turkish defense minister, three high-ranking Turkish military officials, who have been taken hostage during the military coup attempt, have been released.
Coup Attempt in Turkey Foiled, Yet Danger Still Remains - Defense Minister Sputnik 16 Jul 2016 -- The military coup in Turkey was foiled, however the danger still remains, Turkish Defense Minister Fikri Isik said on Saturday.
Commander of Turkey's Airbase Detained on Coup Attempt Links Sputnik 16 Jul 2016 -- Commander of Turkey's western Balikesir airbase Brig. Gen. Ishak Dayioglu was detained on coup attempt links, local media reported Saturday.
Soldiers Detained in Turkey Thought Coup Was a Training Exercise Sputnik 16 Jul 2016 -- Soldiers arrested for participating in an attempted military coup in Turkey told interrogators that they thought they were on exercises when the attempt began, the Turkish newspaper Hurriyet reported.
Turkish Prosecutors Order to Detain 188 Court Members Sputnik 16 Jul 2016 -- The Turkish prosecutors issued detention warrants for 140 members of the country's Constitutional Court and 48 members of the Supreme Court over their alleged involvement in a military coup in the country, local media reported on Saturday.
Why Turkish Intelligence Agency Failed to Uncover Coup Plot Sputnik 16 Jul 2016 -- US State Secretary John Kerry said that nobody in Turkey or beyond saw the military coup that rocked the country on Friday night coming. But how did Turkey's National Intelligence Organization (MIT) miss the signs of the looming insurrection?
Erdogan's Opponent Gulen Denies Military Coup Attempt Links Sputnik 16 Jul 2016 -- Fethullah Gulen, a political exile living in the United States and founder of the influential Gulen movement, denies any involvement in the military coup attempt in Turkey, he said in a statement on Saturday.
Turkish Authorities Suspend 3,000 Country's Judges After Coup Attempt Sputnik 16 Jul 2016 -- Turkish authorities suspend almost 3,000 judges following military coup attempt, local media reported Saturday.
Turkey Reopens Bosphorus Strait for Tankers After Coup Attempt Sputnik 16 Jul 2016 -- Turkey has reopened the Bosphorus strait for tanker transit after briefly closing the waterway in the wake of Friday's coup attempt, the GAC Group logistics company said Saturday.
Deeply Concerned': World Reacts to Attempted Military Coup in Turkey Sputnik 16 Jul 2016 -- On Friday, the Turkish government came under siege by a faction of military forces who sought to end the rule of President Recep Tayyip.
Coup Supporters Seize Turkish Frigate, Hold Turkish Fleet Commander Hostage Sputnik 16 Jul 2016 -- Turkish military coup supporters have seized Yavuz frigate and taken head of Turkish fleet as a hostage, CNN Turk reported on Saturday.
Turkish Coup Attempt Was Led by Ex-Commander of Turkish Air Force - Reports Sputnik 16 Jul 2016 -- A military coup attempt in Turkey was allegedly led by the ex-commander of the Turkish Air Force, Akin Ozturk, DHA agency reported.
Number of Arrested Turkish Military Officers Spikes to 1,563 Servicemen Sputnik 16 Jul 2016 -- The number of arrested military personnel has risen to 1,563 people, Reuters reports with reference to a senior Turkish official.
Military Officer Fired for Gulenist Ties Named as Leader of Turkey's Coup Sputnik 16 Jul 2016 -- Colonel Muharrem Kose, a former officer in the Turkish Armed Forces was named by state-run Anadolu News Agency as the leader of the coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government.
Turkey's President Erdogan Lands in Istanbul, Will Address the Nation Sputnik 16 Jul 2016 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrives at Istanbul's Ataturk International Airport in a bid to address the nation and reestablish control over the government after a coup attempt was unleashed on the country during his vacation.
Erdogan Blames Gulenist Network, Calls on Public to Fight in Public Squares Sputnik 16 Jul 2016 -- Speaking on CNN Turk by phone, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke to the country from a safe space calling on them to fight back against the military coup by taking ground in public spaces and the airport.
UN officials condemn attempt to overthrow Turkish Government UN News 16 Jul 2016 -- The President of the United Nations General Assembly today condemned the attempt on Friday to overthrow the Government of Turkey.
Iran expresses concern over Turkey developments IRNA 16 Jul 2016 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said early Saturday morning that he feels concern over latest developments in Turkey.
Zarif: Coups have no place in our region, doomed to fail IRNA 16 Jul 2016 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Saturday morning that 'coups have no place in our region and are doomed to fail.'
Turkish army group announces takeover; president says coup attempt unsuccessful People's Daily 16 Jul 2016 -- A military statement on Turkish media said Friday the armed forces have fully seized power in the country but President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said early Saturday the coup attempt has failed, urging people to protect democracy.
Heavy military deployment seen in Ankara, Istanbul People's Daily 16 Jul 2016 -- Heavy military deployment were seen early Saturday morning in the Turkish capital of Ankara and Turkey's most populous city Istanbul, following a military coup attempt in the country, according to Xinhua reporters.
US offers help to investigate coup attempt in Turkey Press TV 16 Jul 2016 -- US Secretary of State John Kerry says Washington is ready to help Turkey investigate a failed coup, inviting Ankara to share any evidence it has against US-based opposition cleric Fethullah Gulen.
Readout of the President's Update on the Situation in Turkey The White House 16 Jul 2016
Obama Briefed on Turkey Situation; Incirlik Closed, but Safe, Officials Say AFPS 16 Jul 2016 -- President Barack Obama received a briefing today from his national security team on the situation in Turkey following a coup attempt, White House officials said.
Turkey intelligence agency: Coup attempt 'repelled' Press TV 15 Jul 2016 -- The Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) says a coup attempt in the country has been "repelled" and the situation has been restored to "normal".
The Situation in Turkey US Dept. of State 15 Jul 2016
Ban is closely following 'with concern' developments in Turkey UN News 15 Jul 2016 -- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is following "closely and with concern the fast-moving developments" in Turkey.
What to Know About the Gulen Movement VOA 15 Jul 2016 -- Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen, who has been accused of being behind Turkey's apparent coup, has lived in self-imposed exile in the United States for more than a decade.
Erdogan Blames Gulenist Network, Calls on Public to Fight in Public Squares Sputnik 16 Jul 2016 -- Speaking on CNN Turk by phone, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke to the country from a safe space calling on them to fight back against the military coup by taking ground in public spaces and the airport.
Turkish President Erdogan Denounces Coup Attempt VOA 15 Jul 2016 -- President Recep Tayyip Erdogan flew into Istanbul early Saturday, denouncing an attempted coup by a rogue group of military officers as an act of treason in a live, televised speech.
Erdogan Denies Turkish Military In Control RFE/RL 15 Jul 2016 -- Turkish President Recip Tayyip Erdogan said in a CNN interview that he is still in power and will put down an attempted military coup. He called on citizens to "take to the streets" to support his government.
Military Coup Attempt Underway in Turkey Sputnik 15 Jul 2016 -- The Turkish military claims it has taken over the government and seized all power in the country.
Gunfire Heard in Turkish Capital; Military Jets, Helicopters Seen Overhead Sputnik 15 Jul 2016 -- Gunfire has been heard in the Turkish capital, and there are reports of unusual military activity, with a military chopper opening fire near the national intelligence headquarters.
Turkish Military Reportedly Seizes Control of Government VOA 15 Jul 2016 -- The Turkish military on Friday said that it had assumed power over Turkey, in what the prime minister has termed an illegal act.
Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) Statement: President deluded, misguided and even traitors; Peace Council in the administration of the country abroad confiscated! Turkish Armed Forces 16 Jul 2016 -- "The violations of the constitution and law have been carried out in a systematic way; have become an important threat to the presence of the state in terms of basic skills and vital institutions, the Turkish Armed Forces, and all institutions of the state, including ideological designs to undermine and therefore become unable to finish their tasks."
TSK - Turkish Armed Forces Statement Turkish Armed Forces 16 Jul 2016 -- "This text, to be published in all the Republic of Turkey channel, is the wish and command of the Turkish Armed Forces. The valuable citizens of the Republic of Turkey, in a systematic way sustained violations in the basic characteristics of the state's Constitution and law and vital important for the existence of institutions that have become a threat to the Turkish Armed Forces in the state, including those institutions designed with ideological motives, and thus rendered unable for duty."
Gunfire, Troops On Streets Reported In Turkey RFE/RL 15 Jul 2016 -- Turkish security forces have closed portions of both of the Bosphorus bridges in Istanbul that link the European continent with Asia.
Turkish opposition leader fined over 17,000 dollars for insulting Erdogan Press TV 15 Jul 2016 -- A court in Turkey has ordered the leader of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) to pay thousands of US dollars in compensation to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for calling him a "sham dictator."
Germany Unlikely to Agree AWACS Syria Flights From Turkey Sputnik 12 Jul 2016 -- Berlin is unlikely to give a green light to more reconnaissance flights over Syria from the Turkish territory in light of Ankara's resistance to allow a German Bundestag delegation to visit German soldiers at the Incirlik airbase in southern Turkey, Rainer Arnold, a German lawmaker from the Social Democratic Party (SPD), told Sputnik on Tuesday.
Readout of Secretary Carter's Meeting with Turkish Minister of Defense Fikri Işik DoD 09 Jul 2016
Turkey charges 17 more suspects over Istanbul airport attack Press TV 05 Jul 2016 -- Turkey has charged 17 people, mostly Russians, over the recent deadly gun and bomb attack at Istanbul's international airport which was blamed on the Takfiri Daesh terrorist group.
First Trucks of Turkish Aid Arrive in Gaza VOA 04 Jul 2016 -- Trucks carrying about 10,000 tons of aid from Turkey have begun arriving in Gaza via Israel, a week after Turkey and Israel mended ties.
Turkish FM Denies Saying Ankara Will Open Incirlik Airbase to Russia Sputnik 04 Jul 2016 -- Turkey is ready to cooperate with Russia on the fight against the Islamic State terrorist group, but there are no talks on using the Incirlik airbase, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Monday.
Turkey Turns To Russia In Fight Against IS RFE/RL 04 Jul 2016 -- Is it just a show of resolve, or a new conviction - or desperation? The Turkish foreign minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, said on July 4 in Istanbul that Turkey might "open the Incirlik air base" to Russia "as we did to all others who actively fight" the Islamic State extremist group. "We cooperate with anyone who fights against [IS], so why not work together with Russia?"
Ankara may let Moscow use Incirlik base to fight Daesh: Turkey FM Press TV 04 Jul 2016 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says his country is open to allowing Russia to use the Incirlik Air Base in south-central Turkey to launch airstrikes against the positions of Daesh in Syria, as Ankara and Moscow further move to mend fences.
Kremlin Only Learned of Turkey's Airbase Proposal Through Media - Spokesman Sputnik 04 Jul 2016 -- Kremlin spokesman stated that Kremlin found out about about Turkey's proposal regarding the Incirlik airbase through the media.
Turkey Could Allow Russia to Use Incirlik Air Base - Foreign Minister Sputnik 04 Jul 2016 -- According to the Turkish Foreign Finister, Russia might be allowed to use Incirlik Air Base.
Death toll from Istanbul attacks rises to 45 Press TV 02 Jul 2016 -- Turkish media have updated the death toll from the recent terror attacks in Istanbul, saying 45 are now confirmed dead as a result of the bombings and the shooting attack at the Ataturk international airport.
Turkish parliament passes law to restructure judiciary Press TV 01 Jul 2016 -- The Turkish parliament has approved legislation to restructure high courts and remove hundreds of top judges in what is regarded as part of government's efforts to weed out the followers of Fethullah Gulen, a US-based Muslim cleric and opponent of the Turkish president.

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