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  • 2016 Turkish Coup Attempt

    Both of the main bridges in the Turkish city of Istanbul have been closed by security forces, reports say.
    Traffic has been stopped from crossing both the Bosphorus and Fatih Sultan Mehmet bridges, but no reasons have been given.
    There are also reports of military aircraft flying over the capital Ankara, with gunshots heard.
    It is unclear if the events are related and there has been no official information so far on the deployments.
    http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36809083

    Coup attempt under way in Turkey, prime minister says
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...a_breakingnews
    Last edited by SteveDaPirate; 15 Jul 16,, 21:21.

  • #2
    yes nobody knows a thing at the moment.

    PM told that this was an attempt

    but i see this can very well be a scenario. because it seems like a TV show not a real coup...

    its still early to talk but it seems to me that once again "disciples of democracy" will rise and presidential elections will be on the way in Turkey.
    Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none; be able for thine enemy rather in power than use; and keep thy friend under thine own life's key; be checked for silence, but never taxed for speech.

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    • #3
      http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/istanbuld...tildi-40148303

      there is a video inm the link that you can watch
      Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none; be able for thine enemy rather in power than use; and keep thy friend under thine own life's key; be checked for silence, but never taxed for speech.

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      • #4
        Live update thread:

        https://www.reddit.com/live/x9gf3donjlkq

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        • #5
          Given Erdogan and his families support and financial cooperation with the Daesh it's hardly a surprise
          In the realm of spirit, seek clarity; in the material world, seek utility.

          Leibniz

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          • #6
            allright this is a real coup... they seized the national tv channel.

            a council named "yurtta sulh"- "peace at home" took over they say.

            also they say that Erdogan is heading towards the airport in Istanbul
            Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none; be able for thine enemy rather in power than use; and keep thy friend under thine own life's key; be checked for silence, but never taxed for speech.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Big K View Post
              also they say that Erdogan is heading towards the airport in Istanbul
              I thought he was on holiday? Has he been arrested?

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              • #8
                TURKISH JUSTICE MINISTER SAYS US-BASED IMAM FETHULLAH GULEN'S FOLLOWERS IN MILITARY ATTEMPTING TO SEIZE POWER
                https://www.reddit.com/live/x9gf3donjlkq

                Gülen teaches a Hanafi version of Islam, deriving from Sunni Muslim scholar Said Nursî's teachings. Gülen has stated that he believes in science, interfaith dialogue among the People of the Book, and multi-party democracy.[12] He has initiated such dialogue with the Vatican[13] and some Jewish organizations.[14]
                https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fethullah_G%C3%BClen

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by SteveDaPirate View Post
                  I thought he was on holiday? Has he been arrested?
                  Apparently arrested on way to airport

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Big K View Post
                    a council named "yurtta sulh"- "peace at home" took over they say.
                    For reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_...e_in_the_World

                    Originally posted by Big K View Post
                    also they say that Erdogan is heading towards the airport in Istanbul
                    Some pretty conflicting info on where he is out there.

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                    • #11
                      Gulen is a son of a bitch... a religion seller, he is not better than Erdogan at all...

                      US's support of Gulen is another moronic act from US side...
                      Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none; be able for thine enemy rather in power than use; and keep thy friend under thine own life's key; be checked for silence, but never taxed for speech.

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                      • #12
                        NBC reporting US military source claiming Erdogan denied landing rights in Istanbul and seeking asylum in Germany.

                        https://twitter.com/DPJHodges/status/754066885981958148


                        Sky News Live coverage

                        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y60w...ature=youtu.be

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                        • #13
                          Keep your head down and stay safe; whoever wins this is does not end well.

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                          • #14
                            Doesnt look like its going to be bloodless, reports of police-military fighting

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                            • #15
                              Some rumours of airstrikes against buildings of pro-government forces, including MIT and police special forces.

                              At least for MIT unlikely from the pictures i've seen.

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