UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday called for calm, non-violence and restraint in Turkey, stressing that "military interference in the affairs of any state is unacceptable."
According to a statement issued by Ban's spokesman, "it will be crucial to quickly and peacefully affirm civilian rule and constitutional order in accordance with principles of democracy."
U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday called on all parties in Turkey to support the democratically-elected government, show restraint, and avoid any violence or bloodshed.
Britain's newly appointed Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said via his Twitter account: "Very concerned by events unfolding in Turkey. Our Embassy is monitoring the situation closely."
- Greece follows closely the development in Turkey in the wake of reports on a military coup attempt in the neighboring country, Greek national news agency AMNA reported on early Saturday.
- Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has been briefed by the head of the Greek intelligence service, according to government sources.
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said in a statement on Saturday that her government is monitoring the situation in Turkey closely, adding that "our priority is the safety of Australian citizens in Turkey. "
Iran's Foreign Ministry on Saturday advised its citizens in Turkey to stay in their place and not to move out, after a military coup was announced there.
"Dear compatriots and visitors to Turkey, please stay in your place and avoid attending the crowded areas," a statement by the foreign ministry was cited by the country's official IRNA news agency.
"Hearken to and consider the announcements by the security officials of Turkey" for further developments following the coup attempt, the statement said.
A military statement on Turkish media said Friday the armed forces have fully seized power in the country but President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said early Saturday the coup attempt has failed, urging people to protect democracy.
[Xinhua -china.org.cn]
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At least 60 people were killed in Turkey as groups inside the army attempted to topple the government, the prosecutor's office said Saturday.
ReplyDeleteTurkey's prime minister has thanked the leaders of three oppositional parties for their backing to the democracy and standing with the government in the face of a group of soldiers that attempted to stage a coup.
ReplyDelete"I thank the leader of the opposition parties. They have protected the democracy. They have stood with our government by showing a clear stance against the coup attempt," Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım said early July 16 in televised remarks. All three parties represented at the Parliament issued statements in support to the government by rejecting the plot.
Yıldırım also thanked the people who have taken streets to support the government against plotters, calling them not to return their homes and continue to back the democratically-elected government. "Let's not leave the streets to the plotters," he added.
Rebel soldiers still control some military helicopters, but no fighter jets, a senior Turkish official has been quoted as saying.
ReplyDeleteCNN-Turk are now reporting that the army's top general and military chief of staff, Hulusi Akar, has been rescued by security forces at an air base northwest of Ankara, the capital.
ReplyDeleteThe Turkish authorities have closed the Bosporus Strait for the passage of oil tankers, reports Reuters referring to the GAC operator’s statement.
ReplyDeleteSouth Korea’s foreign ministry advises its nationals to cancel trips to Turkey due to the coup attempt and recommended citizens already in the country to leave.
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