Turkey was in the midst of a turmoil as a section of the Military attempted a coup and sought to remove President Erdogan. While the coup failed 60 people lost their lives.
The situation was still volatile, while Erdogan claimed that he was in control and that those who attempted the coup were ‘terrorists’.
The military issued a statement that they were under control and tanks rolled out on the streets of Ankara and Istanbul. Many civilians were reported killed and there were clashes between Erdogan loyalists and the military personnel supporting the coup.
Situation in Turkey is bound and instability will boost terrorism in the region and ISIS may gain. Turkey is a home to many Indians and India has adviced its nationals to stay indoors and control room has been set up at the indian mission in Ankara and the consulate in Istanbul.
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Azan called from 1000s of Mosques in the middle of night waking the hearts & minds to the danger #Turkey was in pic.twitter.com/905ZRrwuA1
— Yahya Adel Ibrahim (@yahya_ibrahim) July 16, 2016
CRAZY FOOTAGE AGAIN! #Video #Turkey army helicopter opens fire towards ground targets meters from civilian crowds.. pic.twitter.com/kwPaBhAkg7
— Rami (@RamiAILoIah) July 15, 2016
Tanks rolling through the streets. #Turkey pic.twitter.com/VKFa7Jrjcz
— neontaster (@neontaster) July 15, 2016
Turkey’s chequered history of military coups
1993 – Claims of a “covert coup” intended to prevent a peace settlement with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK).
1980 – Military coup following armed conflict between right-wing and left-wing groups in the 1970s.
1971 – Military coup known as the “coup by memorandum”, which the military delivered instead of sending out tanks.
1960 – Coup by group of young military officer outside chain of command, against the democratically-elected Democrat Party
All you need to know on Turkey Coup
Military takes control all flights from Ankara and Istanbul airport suspended at 2.30 ist
Tanks and low flying jets patrol the cities
Police disarmed at Presidential palace
Turkish Prime Minister confirms a coup is underway.
Turkish Army issues a statement they have taken over control of the government
President Erdogan reportedly deposed and detained
Top Army Generals also in custody
#SituationinTurkey Emergency contact numbers for Indian nationals
In Ankara: +905303142203
In Istanbul: +905305671095— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 15, 2016
Our Embassy in Ankara advises Indian nationals in Turkey to avoid public places and remain indoors until the situation there becomes clearer
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 15, 2016