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Turkey PM urges 'no acts of revenge' over coup bid Turkey PM urges 'no acts of revenge' over coup bid
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The Turkish Prime Minister, Binali Yildirim, has warned people not to act out of a spirit of revenge in the wake of Friday's failed military takeover.The Turkish Prime Minister, Binali Yildirim, has warned people not to act out of a spirit of revenge in the wake of Friday's failed military takeover.
Mr Yildirim insisted that his country was governed by the rule of law.Mr Yildirim insisted that his country was governed by the rule of law.
Thousands of soldiers, police and officials have been detained or sacked since the coup attempt.Thousands of soldiers, police and officials have been detained or sacked since the coup attempt.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again refused to rule out reinstating the death penalty for coup plotters if it is approved by parliament.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again refused to rule out reinstating the death penalty for coup plotters if it is approved by parliament.
The European Union has warned that such a move would see the end of accession talks to the bloc.The European Union has warned that such a move would see the end of accession talks to the bloc.
For now, at least, that seems not to worry President Erdogan, who is seizing the opportunity to tighten his grip, reports the BBC's Turkey correspondent, Mark Lowen.For now, at least, that seems not to worry President Erdogan, who is seizing the opportunity to tighten his grip, reports the BBC's Turkey correspondent, Mark Lowen.
Prime Minister Yildirim was speaking after meeting the leader of the main opposition CHP party.Prime Minister Yildirim was speaking after meeting the leader of the main opposition CHP party.
He said seeking revenge was "unacceptable" but whoever had acted against the law would be punished. "Today we need unity," he said.He said seeking revenge was "unacceptable" but whoever had acted against the law would be punished. "Today we need unity," he said.
The interior ministry has dismissed almost 9,000 police officers as part of a purge of officials suspected of involvement in the coup attempt.The interior ministry has dismissed almost 9,000 police officers as part of a purge of officials suspected of involvement in the coup attempt.
That followed the arrest of 6,000 military personnel and suspension of almost 3,000 judges over the weekend.That followed the arrest of 6,000 military personnel and suspension of almost 3,000 judges over the weekend.
According to Reuters news agency, 257 staff at Mr Yildirim's own office - some 10% of the total number - have also been removed from duty.
More than two dozen generals, including former air force chief Gen Akin Ozturk, have been remanded in custody pending the setting of trial dates.More than two dozen generals, including former air force chief Gen Akin Ozturk, have been remanded in custody pending the setting of trial dates.
Gen Ozturk has denied any involvement, along with exiled Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen, whose extradition Turkey has said it will seek from the US. Gen Ozturk has denied any involvement, along with Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen, who is in exile in the US.
Washington has said it will consider the extradition request based on proof of criminal activity - something Prime Minister Yildirim rejected, according to remarks quoted by Reuters news agency. 'By the roots'
"We would be disappointed if our [US] friends told us to present proof even though members of the assassin organisation are trying to destroy an elected government under the directions of that person," Mr Yildirim said. But on Tuesday Mr Yildirim said action would be taken against Mr Gulen's supporters.
"At this stage there could even be a questioning of our friendship." "I'm sorry but this parallel terrorist organisation will no longer be an effective pawn for any country," Mr Yildirim said, according to Reuters.
The UN has urged Turkey to uphold the rule of law and defend human rights in its response to the attempted coup. "We will dig them up by their roots so that no clandestine terrorist organisation will have the nerve to betray our blessed people again."
He said dossiers of proof of Mr Gulen's criminal activities had been sent to Washington in support of a Turkish attempt to extradite the cleric.
Meanwhile, the UN urged Turkey to uphold the rule of law and defend human rights in its response to the attempted coup.
In a statement, High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein said the mass suspension or removal of judges was "cause for serious alarm". He expressed "deep regret" at suggestions the death penalty could be reinstated.In a statement, High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein said the mass suspension or removal of judges was "cause for serious alarm". He expressed "deep regret" at suggestions the death penalty could be reinstated.