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    Turkey 'coup attempt' underway – prime minister

    The Turkish military has released a statement saying they have taken control of the country in the name of democratic order, although Prime Minister Binali Yildirim warns that it is wrong to refer to the events as a coup.

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The Turkish military has released a statement saying they have taken control of the country in the name of democratic order, although Prime Minister Binali Yildirim warns that it is wrong to refer to the events as a coup.

Military say they have taken control 

PM confirms coup attempt underway 

Istanbul bridges closed 

Social media blocked

Binali Yildirim added that the military are acting outside the chain of command and security forces are working to resolve the situation.

"The government elected by the people remains in charge. This government will only go when the people say so,” he remarked earlier. He said those responsible for the attempted coup will "pay the highest price”.

YIldirim insisted that the government remained in power, although unnamed military sources said that it had taken over for "democratic order”.

  • Turkish soldiers are reportedly inside the buildings of the state broadcasters, TRT, in Ankara. 

  • Turkish President is 'safe'

    Source within the President's office say he is "safe".

    President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is reportedly on holiday outside the country but is expected to make a statement shortly.



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    Access to Social Media restricted


    Internet monitoring groups have said that access to Facebook, Twitter and Youtube is being restricted by the Turkish Government. 




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    Military jets were seen flying low over Istanbul and buzzing civilians in the street earlier this evening.

    Jets Flying Low in Turkey - Possible Coup Underway!!!
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    Reports of tanks outside Istanbul airport

    Tanks have been seen outside Turkey's largest airport.

    Outbound flights have reportedly been grounded at Istanbul's Ataturk airport.



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