Possible coup in Turkey

[Oric]

Bridges closed, F16's flying low

I am safe, God help us all

 

[Moonbeam]

Hope you stay ok.

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europ...ng&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central

 

[FerrelGeek]

Bridges closed, F16's flying low

I am safe, God help us all

Hope you stay that way, sir!

 

[jman19]

Bridges closed, F16's flying low

I am safe, God help us all

Please be safe. You, your family, your friends.

 

[MomentsofSanity]

Video of really low flying fighters over Ankara

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/turkey-coup-live-updates-explosion-8431256

 

[MomentsofSanity]

Bridges closed, F16's flying low

I am safe, God help us all

Keep us posted and keep yourself safe!

 

[kage69]

Wow, maybe Erdogan's purges of the military leadership didn't work?

I hope for Turks that is the case. Stay safe Oric. Let us know what you see and hear.

 

[Jaskalas]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/15/turkey-low-flying-jets-and-gunfire-heard-in-ankara1/

Small coup that may already be failed and over? <-- A disputed Turkish government claim of victory.
Probably some violent repercussions to follow.

 

[Oric]

Looks like a failed coup, just what Erdogan has asked for .. To grab absolute power

 

[Jaskalas]

Looks like a failed coup, just what Erdogan has asked for .. To grab absolute power

Let's face it, his opponents were already defeated in every other way.
He does not have to grab what is already his.

 

[Oric]

Let's face it, his opponents were already defeated in every other way.
He does not have to grab what is already his.

Well he was having a hard time trying to convince the nation that "his presidency" was an absolute must

 

[BxgJ]

Hell I had to click on twitter for this :\

Now some reports of a statement coming from the military, not the gov, stating something about the coup being successful. Gov says they are still in charge. Who is in charge of what right now?

edit - here's a link

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/15/turkey-low-flying-jets-and-gunfire-heard-in-ankara1/

as of this edit at least.

 

[Oric]

Turkey is an interesting and exciting country to be her citizen. We never get bored

 

[BxgJ]

Same link as prev post -

Dorian Jones a British journalist based in Istanbul said:

“Tanks are seen in the streets. There are reports of clashes between the police and the army,” he told Sky News, adding there were also reports that police guarding the presidential palace had been disarmed.

“I have been speaking to various friends across the city, some are reporting that they are hearing gunfire in the streets.”

Both gov and army are claiming to have the upper hand.

 

[Victorian Gray]

Turkey is an interesting and exciting country to be her citizen. We never get bored

Good luck to you and your country and keep safe.

 

[brianmanahan]

Turkey is an interesting and exciting country to be her citizen. We never get bored

i hope i can visit someday. the history there is unparalleled. the oldest coin i own is a 2600-year-old lydian hekte from sart (sardis).

 

[SOFTengCOMPelec]

So what exactly happens if a "NATO" member, country's military has a coup ?

I'm not too familiar with NATO and the finer details of how it works.

 

[Oric]

We have had 3 coups (60, 71, 80) while we were members. Nothing happens

 

[BxgJ]

Reportedly on state tv

State TV channel says the country is now under the control of a "peace council" that will ensure the safety of the population.

It states that democratic and secular rule of law has been eroded by the Erdogan government.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/15/turkey-low-flying-jets-and-gunfire-heard-in-ankara1/

 

[Oric]

Nothing is set yet ... Other channels are having pro-Gov broadcasts

 

[brycejones]

Stay safe, don't talk about the president's s&m sex parties until he is in jail.

 

[Oric]

Erdogan is live on TV via facetime ... He called citizens to the streets .. It will get bloody

 

[BxgJ]

Erdogan is live on TV via facetime ... He called citizens to the streets .. It will get bloody

If he's in control (mostly) why is he calling for that?

 

[ElFenix]

turkey is the weirdest military dictatorship ever.

 

[jman19]

If he's in control (mostly) why is he calling for that?

This could be bad.

Oric what is the sentiment of the people there? Any sense if the majority is against or for the current govt?