World & Nation
A Turkish court sentences dozens of people to life in prison over their involvement in the 2016 coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
April 7, 2021
Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday likened the July 15 coup attempt in Turkey to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in the U.S., and urged patience as the U.S. determines whether to extradite a cleric Turkey blames for the uprising.
Aug. 24, 2016
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan returned to Istanbul where he was met by large crowds at Ataturk Airport.He declared that the “government brought to power by the people is in charge.”While the government seems to be consolidating control in Istanbul, the situation remains more uncertain in the capital of Ankara, which appears to be the epicenter of the uprising.At least 161 people have been killed and scores more injured in attacks related to the attempted coup.Turkish Prime Minister Benali Yildirim said 2,839 plotters had been detained. Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim told a Turkish television network shortly before 1 p.m. Pacific that reports that a coup had been attempted in his country were correct. Military officials claimed they had seized control of the country shortly before 2 p.m.In an interview with CNN Turk, Erdogan urged Turkish citizens to take to the streets.By Friday night, Turkish television was broadcasting images of rebel soldiers surrendering.
July 16, 2016
Politics
2:29 P.M. Sarah D. WireRep.
With more than 120,000 public workers suspended and nearly 40,000 people in prison, the aftermath of Turkey’s failed July 15 coup is being felt across every part of society, including its highest-ranked schools.
Nov. 26, 2016
Millions of people gathered across Turkey in observance of one year since civilians poured into the streets and confronted rebel soldiers, thwarting what would have been the country’s fourth military coup.
July 15, 2017
A little more than 100 miles from the territory held by the violent extremist group Islamic State, there is a little piece of Americana.
July 23, 2016
Members of Turkey’s armed forces attempted a coup on July 15, 2016, in the capital, Ankara, and largest city, Istanbul.
July 15, 2016
Turkey’s military formally ousted a large part of its general officer corps Friday for alleged participation in the failed July 15 military coup, and a public clash broke out between the Turkish leadership and senior U.S. security aides who appeared sorry to see the cashiered officers go.
July 29, 2016
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has apparently put down a clumsy military coup, but the fallout, as he punishes those who challenged his government, will plunge Turkey’s domestic politics and its relations with the U.S. into new turmoil.