In just 5y TUR has gone from an island of stability and examplar of democracy in the Islamic world to a country in a quasi state of war.
In just 5y TUR has gone from an island of stability and examplar of democracy in the Islamic world to a country in a quasi state of war.
Great example of being a Muslim and showing loyalty to the foreign country one resides in.......
An unusual sight: German national anthem played to a sea of Turkish flags waving at #Cologne rally
Turkey EU Minister slams Germany for not respecting freedom of speech.
In Turkey, this week,48 journalists detained
https://twitter.com/omerrcelik/statu...33498739425280 …
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Erdoğan also invites leaders of AKP, CHP & MHP to deliver speeches in an anti-coup rally in Istanbul on Aug 7th, again exclude HDP leader.
Erdoğan and leaders of the main opposition party & nationalist movement withdraw all cases against each other, exclude Kurdish HDP leader.
The initial from AKP claimed number of participants of 40K tuned out to beOriginally Posted by OUTLAW 09
20K and most of those were bussed in from five other countries.....
Arrest warrant issued for 100 including doctors working at GATA military hospital in #Turkey capital, police sweeps going on at premises.
Owen Matthews: #Erdogan and #Putin are strongmen in love
http://bit.ly/2aLxl07
Turkey gov't spox Numan Kurtulmuş says restructuring military is not a mere coincidence but the result of well-planned framework study.
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Erdogan: The West supports 'terror' and stands behind 'coup plotters'
http://read.bi/2ascGJb
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The Failed Coup and the Challenges of Defending Democracy in Turkey
Dr Omar Ashour, of Exeter University & Brookings, is a regional SME and has a strong interest in the role of the military - plus I like reading him.
A short article and the Abstract says:Link:http://sharqforum.org/2016/08/01/the...acy-in-turkey/On the night of 15 July 2016, Turkey witnessed its bloodiest coup attempt in the history of the Republic. The very essence and symbols of Turkish democracy came under bombardment for the first time. But despite its brutality and seriousness, the coup was an utter failure. This expert brief attempts to understand why it failed and what lessons can be learned for coup-proofing and the future defense of Turkish democracy. The brief is composed of four sections. It first outlines a trajectory featuring the decline in successful military coups in Turkey. Then, it analyses that as a result of major socio-economic and socio-political changes in Turkish society. Finally, the brief identifies the challenges of formulating coup-proofing policies in emerging democracies and concludes with broader comparative practices.
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The "Sultan" speaks........
Turkey president #Erdogan slams West AGAIN, accuses it of supporting coup, says he has 'Allah' on his side & Turkish military against it.
BUT WAIT Gulen also prays to Allah and Allah was never a dictator....NOR has the Turkish military ever been against "Allah"...
In rare show of humility. #Erdogan asked forgiveness for past alliance with #Gulen, says failed to see his 'true face'
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