content tagged with 1997 coup

4 Retired Generals Arrested, 6 Summoned For Testimony

4 Retired Generals Arrested, 6 Summoned For Testimony

An Ankara court arrested 4 retired Turkish Army generals for ousting the countries first Islamist-led government in 1997 and summoned 6 others for testimony.

14 February 2013

Karadayi Freed Pending Trial

Karadayi Freed Pending Trial

Charged with his involvement in 1997 ousting of government, Turkey's ex-military chief has been released pending a trial last night.