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Turkey coup: 'more than 100 plotters killed' in failed uprising – live updates Turkey coup attempt a 'black stain on our democracy' – latest updates
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Anti-government group take over frigate, according to Greek military
Reuters is reporting that an anti-Government group has taken over a frigate and taken the head of the Turkish fleet hostage at Turkey’s Golcuk naval base.
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The Turkish foreign minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, has demanded the return of eight military personnel who have landed in Greece seeking political asylum after the failed coup.
Helikopterle Yunanistan'a kaçan 8 hain askerin derhal teslim edilmesini istedik
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British Airways cancels all flights to and from Turkey
British Airways has put out this statement:
In the light of events in Turkey we have cancelled all flights to and from Turkey on Saturday 16 July 2016, and BA675 departing from Istanbul on Sunday 17 July.
We are keeping flights to Turkey under review.
The safety and security of our customers and crew are always our top priority and we would never operate a flight unless it was safe to do so.
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Turkish maritime authorities have shut Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait to transiting tankers “for security and safety” reasons, Reuters reports.
Shipping agent GAC said some cargo carriers such as bulkers were still being allowed to travel through the Bosphorus which divides Istanbul into European and Asian sides.
The Bosphorus is one of world’s most important chokepoints for the maritime transit of oil with over three percent of global supply - mainly from Russia and the Caspian Sea - passing through the 17-mile waterway that connects the Black Sea to the Mediterranean. It also ships vast amounts of grains from Russia and Kazakhstan to world markets.
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Turkish military personnel land in Greece, request political asylum
Greece has arrested eight men aboard a Turkish military helicopter which landed in the northern city of Alexandroupolis at midday on Saturday, the country’s police ministry said.
The men have requested political asylum, it added.
Greek state television ERT said the men may have been involved in Turkey’s military uprising on Friday.
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A Turkish official has circulated a picture of what is said to be the PM's trashed office in parliament pic.twitter.com/AO6QM3vWwu
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Georgia has shut its border with Turkey amid the instability from a military coup attempt, AP reports.
Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili said the country’s security council on Saturday discussed “threats that might arise to Georgia” from the situation and said both land and air borders had been closed.
The former Soviet republic shares a 252-kilometer (152-mile) border with Turkey.
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Emily Thornberry MP, Labour’s shadow foreign secretary, said:Emily Thornberry MP, Labour’s shadow foreign secretary, said:
We welcome the fact that democratic rule is prevailing in Turkey, and applaud the Turkish people - including many opposed to the current government - who bravely united to stand up for democracy.We welcome the fact that democratic rule is prevailing in Turkey, and applaud the Turkish people - including many opposed to the current government - who bravely united to stand up for democracy.
We mourn all those who have been killed and injured in the last 24 hours, and we urge everyone in Turkey, on all sides, to end the bloodshed and ensure there is no recrimination.We mourn all those who have been killed and injured in the last 24 hours, and we urge everyone in Turkey, on all sides, to end the bloodshed and ensure there is no recrimination.
We urge the Turkish government now to recognise the need to unify the country and show greater respect for human rights, free speech and justice. These events cannot be used as justification for yet further repression and division.We urge the Turkish government now to recognise the need to unify the country and show greater respect for human rights, free speech and justice. These events cannot be used as justification for yet further repression and division.
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Federica Mogherini, vice-president of the European Commission, conveyed an urgent meeting of EU member states’ foreign ministers and representatives, who are currently at a summit in Mongolia, to assess the situation in Turkey.Federica Mogherini, vice-president of the European Commission, conveyed an urgent meeting of EU member states’ foreign ministers and representatives, who are currently at a summit in Mongolia, to assess the situation in Turkey.
According to a statement, they expressed support to the democratic institutions of Turkey and condemned the use of violence against them.According to a statement, they expressed support to the democratic institutions of Turkey and condemned the use of violence against them.
It said: “They agreed that any escalation of violence involving civilians has to be avoided.It said: “They agreed that any escalation of violence involving civilians has to be avoided.
“The ministers will meet again in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council, and will discuss again the situation in Turkey at that occasion.”“The ministers will meet again in Brussels for the Foreign Affairs Council, and will discuss again the situation in Turkey at that occasion.”
Mogherini spoke with Turkish Foreign minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, and has been in contact with other foreign ministers and with NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg.Mogherini spoke with Turkish Foreign minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, and has been in contact with other foreign ministers and with NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg.
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Death penalty an option - Turkish PMDeath penalty an option - Turkish PM
Asked if re-introducing the death penalty was an option for dealing with coup-plotters, Yildirim said the Turkish government will consider legal changes.Asked if re-introducing the death penalty was an option for dealing with coup-plotters, Yildirim said the Turkish government will consider legal changes.
The Turkish PM said the death penalty is not in the constitution but legal changes will be considered.The Turkish PM said the death penalty is not in the constitution but legal changes will be considered.
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Turkish authorities have issued an alarm to border gates and airports upon being informed that prominent members of the Gulen Movement, including journalists, might flee the country following the overnight attempted military coup, according to state-run press agency Anadolu.Turkish authorities have issued an alarm to border gates and airports upon being informed that prominent members of the Gulen Movement, including journalists, might flee the country following the overnight attempted military coup, according to state-run press agency Anadolu.
The report says authorities discovered the plans after lists were found detailing the commanders and their deputies to be put in charge during the period of martial law if the coup had succeeded.The report says authorities discovered the plans after lists were found detailing the commanders and their deputies to be put in charge during the period of martial law if the coup had succeeded.
Turkey’s acting chief of the general staff, Gen. Umit Dundar, said Saturday that the military is determined to purge members of the movement of Fethullah Gulen, a Muslim cleric living in exile in Pennsylvania, from the ranks.Turkey’s acting chief of the general staff, Gen. Umit Dundar, said Saturday that the military is determined to purge members of the movement of Fethullah Gulen, a Muslim cleric living in exile in Pennsylvania, from the ranks.
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Countries are lining up to condemn the overnight military coup attempt in Turkey, AP reports.Countries are lining up to condemn the overnight military coup attempt in Turkey, AP reports.
Spain’s acting foreign minister, Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo, tells Spanish national television that his government completely supports the Turkish government headed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.Spain’s acting foreign minister, Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo, tells Spanish national television that his government completely supports the Turkish government headed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
He says “we condemn all coups without reservation.”He says “we condemn all coups without reservation.”
And the Gulf nation of Qatar, which has close ties to Erdogan’s government, said it supports all legal measures Turkey’s government takes to maintain security and stability.And the Gulf nation of Qatar, which has close ties to Erdogan’s government, said it supports all legal measures Turkey’s government takes to maintain security and stability.
The official Qatar News Agency reported Saturday that the ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has spoken with Erdogan by phone to express Qatar’s support.The official Qatar News Agency reported Saturday that the ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has spoken with Erdogan by phone to express Qatar’s support.
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I’ll post a summary of Yildirim’s press conference shortly.I’ll post a summary of Yildirim’s press conference shortly.
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The first stage of the coup is over, Yildirim says.The first stage of the coup is over, Yildirim says.
The Turkish PM called on Turkish citizens to fill town and city squares with Turkish flags tonight.The Turkish PM called on Turkish citizens to fill town and city squares with Turkish flags tonight.
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2,839 members of Turkish army detained - Turkish PM2,839 members of Turkish army detained - Turkish PM
Yildirim says 2,839 members of the Army have been detained.Yildirim says 2,839 members of the Army have been detained.
Those detained range from ordinary soldiers to high-ranking officers, he says.Those detained range from ordinary soldiers to high-ranking officers, he says.
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The Turkish president and the Turkish people have together overcome the uprising, the Turkish PM says.The Turkish president and the Turkish people have together overcome the uprising, the Turkish PM says.
Those who opened fire on Turkish citizens are ‘worse than’ the Kurdish PKK, Yildirim says.Those who opened fire on Turkish citizens are ‘worse than’ the Kurdish PKK, Yildirim says.
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The coup-plotters should know that no one can “play games” with the stability of Turkey and the love of freedom and democracy its civilians have, the Turkish PM says.The coup-plotters should know that no one can “play games” with the stability of Turkey and the love of freedom and democracy its civilians have, the Turkish PM says.
The nation will never forget these people who committed treason, Yildirim says.The nation will never forget these people who committed treason, Yildirim says.
He thanks those who stood up against the tanks and risked their lives for their country’s independence.He thanks those who stood up against the tanks and risked their lives for their country’s independence.
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Yildirim says the police and security forces risked their lives to restore order.Yildirim says the police and security forces risked their lives to restore order.
Turkish law will now deal with coup-plotters, they will be punished accordingly, Yildirim says.Turkish law will now deal with coup-plotters, they will be punished accordingly, Yildirim says.
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Coup was a black stain for Turkish demoncracy - Turkish PM Coup was a black stain on Turkish democracy - prime minister
Turkish prime minister Binali Yildirim is addressing the media in Ankara. He says the coup was a “black stain” on Turkish democracy. The Turkish prime minister, Binali Yildirim, is addressing the media in Ankara. He says the coup attempt was a “black stain” on Turkish democracy.
Yildirim calls the coup-plotters terrorists, but says the nation has answered their attempt effectively. Yildirim calls the coup plotters terrorists, but says the nation has answered their attempt effectively.
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