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Turkey’s Chair on Intelligence: Army Purged, many Putsch Linked Generals Dismissed

by Thaer Abbas | Aug 28, 2016 | Interviews

Turkey’ Committee Chair on Security and Intelligence Emrullah Ilser confirmed that his country has fully overcome the ‘first shock’ caused by the 15 July failed coup. The top official revealed that measures and adjustments will be carried out within his committee,...

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Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. AFP

Turkish FM: Relations with Russia won’t Change our Stance on Assad

by Thaer Abbas | Aug 19, 2016 | Interviews

Ankara- Since the July 15 attempted coup, streets and airports have been crowded. Nothing in Turkey reflects the imposed state of emergency. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu lived the moments of the failed coup like many other politicians, describing them as...

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Turkey’s Prime Minister Binali Yildirim addresses the media in Ankara. Photo: Reuters

Turkey Praises Saudi Position against Coup Attempt

by Said Abdul Razzak | Aug 15, 2016 | Middle East

Ankara- Turkish cabinet denied on Sunday claims saying Prime Minister Benali Yildirim had hinted that Saudi Arabia supported the failed coup attempt in Turkey last July. Sources close to the cabinet’s leadership told the official Anadolu agency that a number of...

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President Erdogan and his wife, Emine Gulbaran, wave to the crowd. Photograph: Osman Orsal/Reuters

Huge Crowds Gather for Turkish Martyrs, Pro-­Democracy to Show Unity

by Said Abdul Razzak | Aug 8, 2016 | Middle East

Istanbul- Istanbul’s Yenikapi Square was covered on Sunday by a sea of white and red, the colors of Turkey’s flag, when millions gathered from several political spectrum and affiliations at the “Democracy and Martyrs’ Rally.” Turkey’s Istanbul witnessed on...

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Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan addresses the audience as he visits the Turkish police special forces base damaged by fighting during a coup attempt in Ankara, Turkey, July 29, 2016. Kayhan Ozer/Courtesy of Presidential Palace/Handout via
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Turkey’s Defense Minister: Military Overhaul Will Adhere to NATO Framework

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Aug 5, 2016 | Uncategorized

Turkish plans to restructure its armed forces are aimed at eliminating any chances of another coup attempt. The changes brought about by the military overhaul will be in line with the structure and spirit of the NATO alliance, Turkey’s defense minister said on...