Their efforts were largely thwarted by citizens who flooded the streets in support of President Tayyip Erdogan.
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Attempted coup in Turkey `90% under control`
16 July 2016
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An attempted government coup in Turkey is "90 per cent under control", EU Minister Omer Celik has said, though some military commanders are still being held hostage by the plotters.
It comes after a faction within the armed forces tried to overthrow the government overnight, using tanks and attack helicopters,
Their efforts were largely thwarted by citizens who flooded the streets in support of President Tayyip Erdogan.
Their efforts were largely thwarted by citizens who flooded the streets in support of President Tayyip Erdogan.
