What happens in Turkey - great explanation

in #news8 years ago (edited)

I found this article, and this is great explanaation what happen. And here is my opinion about nowadays situation

An attempted military coup is underway in Turkey, according to the nation's prime minister.

Gunfire has been reported in the Turkish capital Ankara as military jets have been seen flying overhead.

Witnesses have also said they have seen helicopters above the city, but it is not clear what the cause is yet.

Who confirmed it?

Binali Yildirim told NTV television: “it is correct that there was an attempt.”

Yildirim didn’t provide details, but said Turkey would never allow any “initiative that would interrupt democracy.”

Senior military figures must have planned tonight's events given the scale of what has happened on the ground.

Turkey has a history of military coups, but has not experienced one for decades.

Elements of the Army and Air Force are involved in the coup, and it is unclear if the Navy is also behind it.

Earlier, military jets were heard flying over the capital, Ankara.

Media reports said ambulances were seen in front of the Turkey’s military headquarters.

There are reports of explosions and the internet being cut, with the planes flying low over the city.

At the same time it has been reported that Istanbul's Bosphorus Bridge and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge have been closed, local television channels reported, without giving a reason.

Who is it aimed at?

The Government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has made enemies with the military following a series of Islamist policies.

The military in Turkey sees itself as the defender of the country's secular traditions, and generals have been critical of Erdogan's policies.

Footage uploaded to Twitter appears to show soldiers in Istanbul shouting at motorists "There is a curfew, everybody go home."

Read original article here on mirror.co.uk site

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