This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-36813924

The article has changed 15 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Turkey: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan denounces coup attempt Turkey: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan denounces coup attempt
(35 minutes later)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has denounced a coup attempt as an "act of treason" and insisted his government remains in charge.Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has denounced a coup attempt as an "act of treason" and insisted his government remains in charge.
A faction of the armed forces is accused of trying to seize power. Officials say the coup is over though this has not been confirmed. A faction of the armed forces is accused of trying to seize power, after a night of gunfire and explosions in Ankara and Istanbul.
The cities of Ankara and Istanbul were hit by a night of bomb blasts, air strikes and gunfire which left at least 60 people dead and hundreds wounded. Officials say the coup attempt is over, although the situation is still confused.
At least 90 people are dead and more than 1,000 wounded.
Some 1,563 soldiers have been arrested.Some 1,563 soldiers have been arrested.
Dramatic images showed dozens of soldiers walking away from their tanks with their hands up on one of Istanbul's Bosphorus bridges, after they had closed it off to traffic all night.Dramatic images showed dozens of soldiers walking away from their tanks with their hands up on one of Istanbul's Bosphorus bridges, after they had closed it off to traffic all night.
Read the latest live updatesRead the latest live updates
International reactionInternational reaction
In pictures: Turkey coup attemptIn pictures: Turkey coup attempt
The Red Crescent in Turkey says 800 people are in hospital in Ankara and 200 in Istanbul after the night of violence. Events began on Friday evening when tanks took up positions on key bridges in Istanbul, blocking it to traffic. Troops were seen on the streets and low-flying military jets were filmed over Ankara, the capital.
How did it begin Shortly after, a faction of the army released a statement saying that a "peace council" was running the country, and there would be a curfew and martial law.
Events began on Friday evening when tanks took up positions on key bridges in Istanbul, which were blocked, troops were seen on the streets and low-flying military jets were filmed over Ankara, the capital.
A faction of the army then declared that a "peace council" was running the country, and there would be a curfew and martial law.
The group said it had launched the coup "to ensure and restore constitutional order, democracy, human rights and freedoms".The group said it had launched the coup "to ensure and restore constitutional order, democracy, human rights and freedoms".
It said that the democratic and secular rule of law had been eroded by the current government, and there would be a new constitution.It said that the democratic and secular rule of law had been eroded by the current government, and there would be a new constitution.
President Erdogan was in the south-west holiday resort of Marmaris at the time, but flew on to Istanbul. He said Marmaris had been bombed after he left. President Erdogan was in the south-west holiday resort of Marmaris at the time. He made a televised, via his mobile phone, urging people to take to the streets to oppose the uprising.
He took to his mobile phone to make a televised statement, urging people to take to the streets to oppose the uprising. "I never believed in a power higher than the power of the people," he said. He then flew on to Istanbul, saying Marmaris had been bombed after he left.
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim ordered the military to shoot down aircraft being used by coup plotters. Prime Minister Binali Yildirim in Ankara ordered the military to shoot down aircraft being used by coup plotters.
The army's top general and military chief of staff, Hulusi Akar, was reportedly taken hostage by the coup-plotters, but has now been released. The army's top general and military chief of staff, Hulusi Akar, was reportedly taken hostage by the coup-plotters, and then released.
Outbreaks of violenceOutbreaks of violence
The Turkish parliament and presidential buildings were attacked overnight in Ankara. At least one bomb hit the parliament complex. MPs were believed to be hiding in shelters. The Turkish parliament and presidential buildings in Ankara were attacked. At least one bomb hit the parliament complex. MPs were believed to be hiding in shelters.
Gunfire was also heard outside Istanbul police HQ and tanks were said to be stationed outside Istanbul airport.Gunfire was also heard outside Istanbul police HQ and tanks were said to be stationed outside Istanbul airport.
Broadcaster CNN Turk was reportedly taken over by soldiers, and its live broadcast was cut.Broadcaster CNN Turk was reportedly taken over by soldiers, and its live broadcast was cut.
Many people heeded Mr Erdogan's call and took to the streets to confront the coup-plotters.Many people heeded Mr Erdogan's call and took to the streets to confront the coup-plotters.
There were reports of clashes in Istanbul's Taksim Square, with reports of gunfire and explosions had been heard near the square. There were reports of clashes in Istanbul's Taksim Square, and gunfire and explosions heard near the square.
One of the helicopters being flown by rebels was shot down in Ankara.One of the helicopters being flown by rebels was shot down in Ankara.
Sporadic gunfire was still being reported in some areas by morning.Sporadic gunfire was still being reported in some areas by morning.
What is happening now What is happening now?
It is unclear, but Turkey's foreign ministry said the coup attempt had been "foiled by the Turkish people in unity and solidarity. Our president and government are in charge". The situation is still confused, but Turkey's foreign ministry said the coup attempt had been "foiled by the Turkish people in unity and solidarity. Our president and government are in charge".
Istanbul's main Ataturk airport is now under army control, and flights - which had been interrupted for some hours - were due to resume from 06:00 (03:00 GMT).Istanbul's main Ataturk airport is now under army control, and flights - which had been interrupted for some hours - were due to resume from 06:00 (03:00 GMT).
The surrender of one unit of 60 soldiers one one of Istanbul's bridges was shown live on TV on Saturday morning. Dramatic images of the surrender of one unit of 60 soldiers on one of Istanbul's bridges was shown live on TV on Saturday morning.
It is not yet known who was behind the coup. Turkey said it was a "clique within the armed forces" who carried out the attempt.It is not yet known who was behind the coup. Turkey said it was a "clique within the armed forces" who carried out the attempt.
Earlier, President Erdogan has blamed a "parallel structure" for the coup-attempt. President Erdogan blamed a "parallel structure" for the coup attempt.
He has used this term in the past to refer to Fethullah Gulen, a US-based Muslim cleric he accuses of fomenting unrest.He has used this term in the past to refer to Fethullah Gulen, a US-based Muslim cleric he accuses of fomenting unrest.
Fethullah Gulen: Powerful but reclusive Turkish clericFethullah Gulen: Powerful but reclusive Turkish cleric
However, in a statement, Mr Gulen rejected any suggestion he had links to the events.However, in a statement, Mr Gulen rejected any suggestion he had links to the events.
"I condemn, in the strongest terms, the attempted military coup in Turkey," he said."I condemn, in the strongest terms, the attempted military coup in Turkey," he said.
What has been the world's reaction World reaction
In Washington, US President Barack Obama urged all parties in Turkey to support the "democratically elected government".In Washington, US President Barack Obama urged all parties in Turkey to support the "democratically elected government".
Nato called for "full respect" for Turkey's democratic institutions.Nato called for "full respect" for Turkey's democratic institutions.
European Council President Donald Tusk said the country was "a key partner for the European Union".European Council President Donald Tusk said the country was "a key partner for the European Union".
"We call for a swift return to Turkey's constitutional order," he added."We call for a swift return to Turkey's constitutional order," he added.
Turkey's military coupsTurkey's military coups