Scottish⑦Canuck Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Quote ANKARA, Turkey - Turkey's prime minister says a group within Turkey's military has engaged in what appeared to be an attempted coup. 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." Earlier, military jets were heard flying over the capital, Ankara. Media reports said ambulances were seen in front of the Turkey's military headquarters. https://ca.news.yahoo.com/turkish-military-attempted-coup-prime-minister-says-201258153.html Interesting news coming out of Turkey at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Canuck Surfer Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 6 minutes ago, Scottish⑦Canuck said: Claiming power & taking power are two different things. We'll see how this plays out. Turkey, I have been, is an incredible visit. Not safe atm. And incredibly strategic in its location between the arab & Euro worlds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakanucks Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 8 minutes ago, Scottish⑦Canuck said: Wait, so the Turkish military has gotten it under control and taken over? Or the group that was attempting the coup took over?? Or the they the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 2 minutes ago, Kakanucks said: Wait, so the Turkish military has gotten it under control and taken over? Or the group that was attempting the coup took over?? Or the they the same? Stay on the phone. In any coup they will "claim" power. Whether their faction has enough strength to actually do so is another issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 This has been one crazy year, it's like every day some $&!# is going down somewhere in the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bizarre Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I live in a city with a very large Turkish population (witnessed during the Euro championships). I am curious what the majorities reaction is. i will admit I am not up on my Turkish politics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish⑦Canuck Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 Apparently Erdogan has been overthrown. I'm interested to see how pro-West this group is. If they're not this could get messy on a global scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Military jets and helicopters seen flying low over Ankara Bridges have been blocked by the Army. Gunfire reported near Istanbul police headquarters some hostages taken at Turkish military headquarters Turkish Pres. Erdogan is safe Turkish military aircraft are flying low over Ankara. Turkish army say it has taken control of the country Turkish PM says military revolt being thwarted. Turkish presidential source says a statement made on behalf of Armed Forces was not authorized by military command Chief of military staff among those taken hostage Turkish presidential source says urges world to stand in solidarity with Turkish people Below are comments from announcer on Turkish state broadcaster TRT Announcer on Turkish state broadcaster says reading statement on the orders of military Announcer says military have control of airports strategic points in his Istanbul Announcer on TV says Constitution to be prepared as soon as possible Democratic and secular rule of law has been eroded by current government Country is now run by a "Peace Council" which will ensure safety of population Freedom of citizens guaranteed by peace Council regardless of religion race or language Martial law imposed Peace Council not allow public order to be damaged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish⑦Canuck Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 I wonder if this has anything to do with the increasing Islamic influence under Erdogan. Turkey is a secular state after all. Is there not a history of this sort of thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV77 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Anyone have an idea why they are doing this? Could it be for a good reason or bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakanucks Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 How long has Erdogan been Pres.? Is it around the same time the conflict within Turkey increased? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Angelo Russell Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 13 minutes ago, Scottish⑦Canuck said: I wonder if this has anything to do with the increasing Islamic influence under Erdogan. Turkey is a secular state after all. Is there not a history of this sort of thing? It's probably this, as the military represents the ideals of Ataturk and secular turkey. That recent istanbul airport attack was probably the last straw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Marchand Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Not especially surprised that the military has had enough of Erdogan, if that's the motivation behind this. Obviously hoping for a peaceful outcome but past coups in Turkey have been notably violent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 15 minutes ago, Scottish⑦Canuck said: I wonder if this has anything to do with the increasing Islamic influence under Erdogan. Turkey is a secular state after all. Is there not a history of this sort of thing? You could be right. Military rule does point to secularism. Not sure what benefits the country. A military rule does mean that there will be more focus on radicals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Latest reports. Erdogan refused landing rights in Istanbul. Is seeking asylum with Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Erdogan sucks. Hopefully they don't replace him with some other shill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish⑦Canuck Posted July 15, 2016 Author Share Posted July 15, 2016 9 minutes ago, Tortorella's Rant said: Erdogan sucks. Hopefully they don't replace him with some other shill. I have Turkish friends who strongly agree with that. He's a power hungry clown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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