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Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by lalasticlala(mod):
Military Attempts Coup in Turkey, Prime Minister Says


ISTANBUL — The prime minister of Turkey said on Friday night that factions of the military had attempted a coup.

“Some people illegally undertook an illegal action outside of the chain of command,” Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said in comments broadcast on NTV, a private television channel. “The government elected by the people remains in charge. This government will only go when the people say so.”


Reuters reported in a short series of bulletins that the military had issued a statement saying it had “taken over” for “democratic order” and that “all existing foreign relations will continue.”

The whereabouts of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has dominated politics in Turkey for many years and has sought to establish a firm control over the military, was not immediately clear.

Military forces shut two bridges over the Bosporus in Istanbul, and fighter jets were seen flying over Istanbul and Ankara, the capital. The main airport in Istanbul was reported to have halted flights.

Mr. Yildirim said security forces had been called in to “do what is necessary,” according to Reuters.
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Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by NairaMinted:
Sultan Erdogan fanboys, where are thou? grin

Erdogan's plate was full: repression of the press and heavy handed crackdown on freedom of speech, providing aid jihadists in Syria and Iraq and allowing them free unhindered access through Turkey, illegal cross border incursions into Syria and Iraq, the genocidal crackdown on Kurds where several Kurish cities were wiped out, shooting down a Russian jet which in turn tanked the economy when Russian tourists stopped visiting and the general instability that Erdogan's actions brought upon his country are all possible reasons why these brave military officers have staged this coup

Erdogan's apology to Putin and his move to seek a detente in relations with Russia and step back from his ill-advised and delusional goals came too late. Good riddance!

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Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by yomalex(m): 9:43pm On Jul 15, 2016
Hmm
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by ojun50(m): 9:45pm On Jul 15, 2016
It true jst conform frm a brother
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by DesChyko: 9:47pm On Jul 15, 2016
Who Turkey epp?
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by NairaMinted: 9:47pm On Jul 15, 2016
[size=18pt]Turkish military declares taking over the country[/size]
Published time: 15 Jul, 2016 20:31
Edited time: 15 Jul, 2016 20:37
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Turkish security officers detainunknown individuals on the side of the road on July 15, 2016 in Istanbul, during a security shutdown of the Bosphorus Bridge. © Bulent Kilic

Turkey’s government appears to have been overthrown in a coup, as the military claimed taking control over the country.
Heavily armed soldiers and military vehicles closed the two main bridges in Istanbul Friday evening, and while low-flying military jets could be heard overhead.

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Access to Twitter, Facebook and YouTube is being blocked, while the state-owned TRT television has gone off the air, according to reports from inside Turkey.
“Some people illegally undertook an illegal action outside of the chain of command," Prime Minister Bulent Yildirim said, in comments broadcast by private channel NTV.

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Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by worlexy(m): 9:48pm On Jul 15, 2016
Gheghe
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by Nobody: 9:48pm On Jul 15, 2016
US has come
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by Wizdray: 9:48pm On Jul 15, 2016
Huh??
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by Surfboard(m): 9:48pm On Jul 15, 2016
This is really worrying...the ripple effect could be devastating.
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by herzern(m): 9:49pm On Jul 15, 2016
BossWike:
Waiting for Nigeria turn tongue

Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by jliusadura(m): 9:49pm On Jul 15, 2016
Cc:Lalasticlala do the needful. This is fp material
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by Nobody: 9:50pm On Jul 15, 2016
I admire you Gen. Olonisakin!
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by Slymonster(m): 9:50pm On Jul 15, 2016
CNN don see food tire,from France to Turkey lol

our naija boys doing Street there...safe oo lol
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by Creamz(m): 9:50pm On Jul 15, 2016
Terrible
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by madridguy(m): 9:50pm On Jul 15, 2016
Good news.

BREAKING: Turkish PM confirms military coup attempt, says those involved will pay high price.
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by tdayof(m):
This is something to follow. How on earth did this happen tho?
To people shouting NATO and US are aware of the coup. Yea they are but no prove they started it.

When an aircraft takes off in a NATO country, it shows up in the joint NATO radar intelligence network in Spain. So, NATO knew the F-16s that took off to patrol over Turkish capital. An F16 just shot down a helicopter so this should bring up a proper response for NATO.
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by daniska3yaro(m):
Putin,I know his silence will cough out something deadly,he loves the art of using illusion to do things,war is not only fought by weapons bt by strategist ideas.
The new order is falling pieces by pieces.
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by Nobody:
Eiyaaaaaah! After using & dumping him like she's known to do all over the globe, Amerika has instigated a coup against Papa Erdogan. grin

Did I not tell you that Vladimirovich Putin has been anointed by Obatala, and whosoever rises against him shall bite the peruvian dust? grin
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by todayboy: 9:52pm On Jul 15, 2016
Is this the reason why buhari is afraid to go edo state?

Abacha brother always afraid to liv aso rock
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by Salex007(m): 9:52pm On Jul 15, 2016
NAF came to mind
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by shamecurls(m): 9:53pm On Jul 15, 2016
Turkey will now become expensive in Nigeria

I just hope it wont affect the price of Chicken and fish
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by Okeycima: 9:53pm On Jul 15, 2016
Following ASAP
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by Okeycima: 9:53pm On Jul 15, 2016
Following
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by sanandreas(m): 9:53pm On Jul 15, 2016
It will be replicated as it happened in the 80's. Don't underestimate the military.
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by Dsholla: 9:53pm On Jul 15, 2016
Ghgen ghen, it av wantu start... Who get pop corn, i only av Youghurt
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by MVLOX(m): 9:54pm On Jul 15, 2016
Ghan ghan ghan..... anoda action movie wan start sooo make I sharp sharp take my front row VIP sit... As i no get popcorn and yogurt so na dry garri and water come win am
Re: Possible Coup In Turkey, Military Locks Down Bridges That Connect Europe & Asia by Nobody: 9:54pm On Jul 15, 2016
Slymonster:
CNN don see food tire,from France to Turkey lol
Lol...they are all happy. plus Trump Vp choice
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