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Council of Higher Education Cancels All Assignments of Academics Abroad

Council of Higher Education Cancels All Assignments of Academics Abroad

Council of Higher Education has ordered to freeze all assignments of academics abroad and to recall all academics assigned abroad when their stay was considered not obligatory.

Erdoğan Declares State of Emergency for 3 Months

Erdoğan Declares State of Emergency for 3 Months

Following the National Security Council and Council of Ministers meetings held subsequent to July 15 coup attempt, President Erdoğan has declared that state of emergency will be put in effect for three months.

Erdoğan Declares State of Emergency for 3 Months

Erdoğan Declares State of Emergency for 3 Months

Following the National Security Council and Council of Ministers meetings held subsequent to July 15 coup attempt, President Erdoğan has declared that state of emergency will be put in effect for three months.

15,200 Public Officials Suspended Within Ministry of National Education

15,200 Public Officials Suspended Within Ministry of National Education

Ministry of National Education has declared that 15,200 public officials have been suspended on charges of coup attempt and that investigation has been launched into those.

Council of Higher Education Demands Resignation of Every Dean

Council of Higher Education Demands Resignation of Every Dean

The Council of Higher Education has demanded resignation of 1,577 deans of whom 1,176 from public universities, 401 from foundation universities.

Former Commander of Air Forces Öztürk Denying Accusations Arrested

Former Commander of Air Forces Öztürk Denying Accusations Arrested

Former Commander of Air Forces Akın Öztürk has been arrested in Ankara within the scope of the investigation into the coup attempt.

Bahçeli: If AKP Is Ready For Death Penalty, Count Us in Too

Bahçeli: If AKP Is Ready For Death Penalty, Count Us in Too

The MHP Leader Bahçeli has supported AKP regarding bringing back death penalty. ”We will do what is needed with inner peace. We are ready to discuss death penalty regarding coup and terrorist threat.”

Erdoğan: ‘We Will Build Military Barracks in Gezi Whether They Like It or Not’

Erdoğan: ‘We Will Build Military Barracks in Gezi Whether They Like It or Not’

President Erdoğan in his speech following the coup attempt has said they will actualize the Taksim projects: Topçu Military Barracks, opera house, mosque.

Public Officials Imposed Ban on Leaving Country

Public Officials Imposed Ban on Leaving Country

With the new regulation introduced, public officials have been imposed a ban on leaving the country. Citizens of Turkey are now obliged to make a declaration to Social Security Institution.

Erdoğan: We Will Discuss Death Penalty with Opposition

Erdoğan: We Will Discuss Death Penalty with Opposition

President Erdoğan in his speech in front of his house in Kısıklı has responded to the slogans “We demand death penalty” as “We can’t ignore this demand of yours”.

PM Yıldırım Announces Death Toll, Number of Arrestees

PM Yıldırım Announces Death Toll, Number of Arrestees

232 people have lost their lives in the coup attempt, according to Prime Minister Yıldırım’s latest statement. 316 of the detained have been arrested, 2,756 jurisdiction officers suspended from duty, as many as 1,500 public officers suspended.

Countrywide Protests Against Coup

Countrywide Protests Against Coup

Many citizens have gathered in the squares upon the President Erdoğan’s and PM Yıldırım’s repeated call out to gather in the streets.

Comments on Coup Attempt From Fethullah Gülen

Comments on Coup Attempt From Fethullah Gülen

Gülen Movement leader, Gülen, holding a press statement in his house in US has denied coup attempt accusations.

The 8 Who Escaped to Greece Brought Before Court

The 8 Who Escaped to Greece Brought Before Court

The eight persons one of which was a civilian escaping to Greece on helicopter following the coup attempt have been brought before Dedeağaç Court in Greece.

Custody Order for Erdoğan’s Military Aid Issued, Minister of Defence Private Secretary Taken into Custody

Custody Order for Erdoğan’s Military Aid Issued, Minister of Defence Private Secretary Taken into Custody

It has been reported that a custody order has been issued for President Erdoğan’s top Military Aid Colonel Ali Yazıcı and Colonel Tevfik Gök; Private Secretary of Minister of Defence Fikri Işık has been taken into custody.

Constitutional Court, Supreme Board of Judges and Prosecutors, Supreme Court of Appeal, State Council Members Taken into Custody

Constitutional Court, Supreme Board of Judges and Prosecutors, Supreme Court of Appeal, State Council Members Taken into Custody

Constitutional Court members Alparslan Altan and Erdal Tercan have been taken into custody in addition to 2,745 members of Supreme Board of Judges and Prosecutors. Custody order has been issued for 140 members of Supreme Court of Appeal as well as 48 members of State Council.

3rd Corps Commander Lt. General Öztürk Taken into Custody

3rd Corps Commander Lt. General Öztürk Taken into Custody

3rd Corps Commander Lt. General Erdal Öztürk has been taken into custody in İnegöl district of Bursa province.

2nd Army Division Commander Huduti Taken into Custody

2nd Army Division Commander Huduti Taken into Custody

2nd Army Division Commander Adem Huduti in command of the operations carried out in Cizre and Sur has been taken into custody following the coup attempt.

PM Yıldırım Calls on People to Take to Streets

PM Yıldırım Calls on People to Take to Streets

Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım in the press statement he has held together with the Chief of General Staff General Hulusi Akar has called on the people to take to the streets also this evening.

Initial Disclosure from Armed Forces: There Are Casualties and Arrests

Initial Disclosure from Armed Forces: There Are Casualties and Arrests

The first statement from Turkish Armed Forces has been made by Vice Chief of General Command Dündar noting that 41 police officers, 2 soldiers and 47 civilians have lost their lives, 1,154 persons have been injured and 104 soldiers involved in the coup attempts have been killed.

Soldiers on Bosphorus Bridge Surrender, Chief of General Staff Taken Hostage Rescued

Soldiers on Bosphorus Bridge Surrender, Chief of General Staff Taken Hostage Rescued

Soldier taken over control on İstanbul Boğaziçi Bridge have surrendered at 06.40 a.m. Chief of General Staff Hulusi Akar taken hostage has been rescued

Statement From Erdoğan at Atatürk Airport

Statement From Erdoğan at Atatürk Airport

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has noted in his statement he held in Atatürk Airport that the location where he was staying before leaving Marmaris has been bombed and his general secretary had been held. He has added that the operations and arrests have been launched and will continue.

6 Civilians Killed in İstanbul

6 Civilians Killed in İstanbul

As of 2 a.m. is has been reported that six killed civilians and around 100 injured others have been brought to İstanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.

Live Broadcast on CNN Türk Interrupted

Live Broadcast on CNN Türk Interrupted

Soldiers have rushed into Doğan Media Center building during live broadcast of CNN Türk.

TRT National Television Newscaster: They Forced Me to Read Declaration

TRT National Television Newscaster: They Forced Me to Read Declaration

Turkish Radio and Television Corporation newscaster Tijen Karakaş has gooing live on CNN Türk has noted: “Our hands have been tied in the back. They have threatened me with a gun and forced me to read a declaration”.

Bomb Dropped on Parliament

Bomb Dropped on Parliament

A bomb has been dropped on the parliament from a plane and the parliament members on spot have reported that there was smoke in the parliament.

People Marching on Streets, Azans From Mosques Upon Statement of Armed Forces and Call of Erdoğan

People Marching on Streets, Azans From Mosques Upon Statement of Armed Forces and Call of Erdoğan

In many districts, people have gathered in front of AKP official buildings upon statement of Turkish Armed Forces seizing control of the country and President Erdoğan calling on the people to go on the streets. Mosques have continuously recitet prayers also calling people to gather on streets.

State-run AA: Commander of Armed Forces Taken Hostage

State-run AA: Commander of Armed Forces Taken Hostage

According to the report of state-run Anadolu Agency, Commander of the Turkish Armed Forces General Hulusi Akar has been taken hostage by a group of soldiers who have attempted a military interference.

Erdoğan Goes Live Through Cell Phone

Erdoğan Goes Live Through Cell Phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has gone live on CNNTürk television through video connection on cell phone.

PM Binali Yıldırım: An ‘Interference’ Attempt

PM Binali Yıldırım: An ‘Interference’ Attempt

PM Binali Yıldırım has made a statement regarding the military mobilizations in İstanbul and Ankara: We will never and ever allow such attempts. It would not be right to call it a coup”.

Rector Protested at ITU Graduation Ceremony by Students

Rector Protested at ITU Graduation Ceremony by Students

Students of İTU have protested the university rector by turning their backs during his speech.

Did Erdoğan Adhere to Election Results of Universities During Rectorship Assignments?

Did Erdoğan Adhere to Election Results of Universities During Rectorship Assignments?

After the rectorship elections in 8 universities, now assignments are being expected. Erdoğan has not abided by the elections during the first 17 assignments he has made out of 59 in total. One out of the 59 rectors was a woman, the remaining 58 others were male.

15 July 2016 Beyza Kural