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Politicians mark sixth anniversary of July 15 coup attempt

Politicians mark sixth anniversary of July 15 coup attempt

"Turkey's history will be examined in two periods: before July 15 and after July 15," Erdoğan said, while the CHP's Kaftancıoğlu reiterated her message that "neither a dictator nor a coup."

US dismisses Minister Soylu's claim that it backed the 2016 coup attempt

US dismisses Minister Soylu's claim that it backed the 2016 coup attempt

The allegations were "unfounded and irresponsible," the spokesperson of the US Department of State has said.

5 February 2021

New investigation into Roboski massacre

New investigation into Roboski massacre

Nine years have passed since 34 citizens, including children, were killed in a bombardment of Turkish Armed Forces’ jets in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority province of Şırnak. Attorney Girasun has spoken to bianet about the recent investigation process.

28 December 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Erdoğan: Who can stand against those who throw crowbars to fighter planes?

ANNIVERSARY OF THE 2016 COUP ATTEMPT

Erdoğan: Who can stand against those who throw crowbars to fighter planes?

The President has praised the people as heroes for their opposition to the coup attempt in 2016.

Anniversary of coup attempt: CHP skips ceremony, police prevents "veterans' march"

Anniversary of coup attempt: CHP skips ceremony, police prevents "veterans' march"

It was "unacceptable" that the "July 15 veterans" were not invited and lawmakers had to test for Covid-19 to participate in the ceremony, the main opposition party stated.

Mothers of Convicted Military Students to Stage a Sit-in Protest Every Wednesday

Mothers of Convicted Military Students to Stage a Sit-in Protest Every Wednesday

The mothers of military students sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment for “attempting to stage a coup” have announced that they will stage a sit-in protest at Sakarya Street in Ankara every Wednesday.

27 September 2019 Evrim Kepenek

CHP MP Tanrıkulu: Activities of Coup Commission Ended by AKP

CHP MP Tanrıkulu: Activities of Coup Commission Ended by AKP

Main opposition CHP MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu, a member of the Parliamentary Commission to Investigate July 15 Coup Attempt, has recounted how the works and activities of the commission have been prevented.

Erdoğan: We Maintain Low-Level Foreign Policy With Syria

Erdoğan: We Maintain Low-Level Foreign Policy With Syria

President and AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said, "Even with your enemies, you should not break ties completely. You might need that tie one day."

4 February 2019

Verdict in Altans’ Case: 6 Aggravated Life Sentences, 1 Acquittal

ATTEMPTED COUP MEDIA CASE

Verdict in Altans’ Case: 6 Aggravated Life Sentences, 1 Acquittal

All six defendants under arrest including Ahmet Altan, Mehmet Altan and Nazlı Ilıcak were given aggravated life sentences in the attempted coup media case concerning seven defendants.

16 February 2018

Prosecutor Demands Aggravated Life Sentence in Coup Attempt Media Trial

Prosecutor Demands Aggravated Life Sentence in Coup Attempt Media Trial

The prosecutor has presented his opinion as to the accusations; he demanded that six defendants among whom are journalists be sentenced to aggravated lifetime imprisonment.

11 December 2017

1st Hearing in Zaman Daily Trial Begins Today

1st Hearing in Zaman Daily Trial Begins Today

The first hearing in the trial of Zaman Daily, in which 31 people are standing trial including closed Zaman daily’s former writers and employees charged with “coup attempt” is being held today.

18 September 2017 Elif Akgül

Generals Receive Prison Terms as Coup Plot Trial Draws to a Finale

BALYOZ CASE

Generals Receive Prison Terms as Coup Plot Trial Draws to a Finale

The “Balyoz” (“Sledgehammer”) coup plot trial finally reached a conclusion on Friday. Former members of Turkey’s top brass received hefty sentences of up to 20 years in prison, including ret. Gen. Çetin Doğan, ret. Adm. Özden Örnek and ret. Gen. İbrahim Fırtına.

24 September 2012