Saturday, July 16

#TurkeyMilitaryCoup-17 police officers dead

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JULY 15: Turkish soldiers block Istanbul's Bosphorus Brigde on July 15, 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul's bridges across the Bosphorus, the strait separating the European and Asian sides of the city, have been closed to traffic. Reports have suggested that a group within Turkey's military have attempted to overthrow the government. Security forces have been called in as Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim denounced an "illegal action" by a military "group", with bridges closed in Istanbul and aircraft flying low over the capital of Ankara. (Photo by Gokhan Tan/Getty Images) 
Cemai Hasimi, senior adviser to Turkish president said the Turkish president is in Istanbul, he said he can't confirm if there are casualties. He said he is not safe and worried about his own security. Turkish president said those behind  coup attempt will pay,  says necessary response will be given, News have it that 17 police officers have been killed in Ankara headquaters already.

Turkey opposition leader said in his tweet that he is not in support of the coup, special forces arrested  coup plotters in the building of the state Tv broadcaster.


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