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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

2016 coup attempt: 12 former military officers handed aggravated life sentence

2016 coup attempt: 12 former military officers handed aggravated life sentence

More than 100 defendants have received prison sentences for "attempted violation of the constitutional order."

30 December 2020

Nineteen military officers, civilians handed life sentence over 2016 coup attempt

Nineteen military officers, civilians handed life sentence over 2016 coup attempt

Each defendant was handed 79 aggravated life sentences and 3,901 years in prison.

26 November 2020

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.

'July 15' composition by Fahir Atakoğlu

4TH YEAR SINCE ATTEMPTED COUP

'July 15' composition by Fahir Atakoğlu

“Epic of July 15” by pianist and composer Fahir Atakoğlu has met with its audience for the first time in the Presidential Complex in Ankara in the fourth year of the attempted coup.

'Coup veterans' stage protest in front of AKP headquarters after 'promises were not kept'

'Coup veterans' stage protest in front of AKP headquarters after 'promises were not kept'

The Minister of Interior met with the protesters demanding to enjoy veterans' rights.

Osman Kavala Expected to be Referred to Prosecutor’s Office Today

Osman Kavala Expected to be Referred to Prosecutor’s Office Today

Taken from Silivri Prison to İstanbul Security Directorate following a detention warrant issued against him shortly after a verdict of acquittal and release, businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala will be referred to the prosecutor’s office today.

19 February 2020

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

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

Erdoğan Signals Extending State of Emergency

Erdoğan Signals Extending State of Emergency

President Erdoğan has signaled that the State of Emergency will be extended.

29 September 2016