Turkey Coup Attempt Aftermath
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Turkish President Erdogan highlights the presidential system as a key achievement following the 2016 coup attempt. Meanwhile, reports detail the ongoing impact of post-coup decrees, creating a 'permanent regime of unlawfulness' affecting millions and leading to over 720,000 individuals being processed for alleged links to the Fethullah Terrorist Organization. Experts suggest the coup was primarily driven by Fethullah Gülen's network, and the military is no longer a political actor.
The Night That Changed Turkey: Ten Years Since the July 15 Coup and the Birth of a New Political Era
- Turkey marks the tenth anniversary of the July 15, 2016, failed coup attempt that tested the nation's cohesion. - The event reshaped institutions, redefined civil-military relations, and ushered in a new political era, viewed as a triumph of popular will by supporters and the start of increased power concentration by critics. - The coup attempt, which resulted in 253 deaths and over 2,700 injuri…
Erdogan: Presidential System Was Turkey's Greatest Gain After 2016 Coup Attempt
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized the Presidential Government System as the greatest gain following the 2016 coup attempt. - He stated the system resolved long-standing issues of ins…
Ten years after Turkey's coup attempt: 'I died the death of a citizen'
- A former teacher in Turkey describes losing his livelihood and family after being dismissed from public service via presidential decree following the 2016 coup attempt. - He is one of over 125,000 p…
Turkey Processes Over 720,000 for FETÖ Links Since 2016 Coup Attempt
- Since the 2016 coup attempt, Turkish authorities have taken action against 720,580 individuals linked to the Fethullah Terrorist Organization (FETÖ). - Legal proceedings continue for 83,836 people, …
Ten years after the coup attempt: 'The Turkish military is no longer a political actor'
- Ten years after the attempted coup in Turkey, an expert suggests it was primarily carried out by officers with ties to Fethullah Gülen's network. - The expert notes that the Gülen movement and Erdoğ…
Turkey's Post-Coup Decrees Create 'Permanent Regime of Unlawfulness,' Affecting Millions
- A decade after a 2016 coup attempt, Turkey continues to grapple with the consequences of decrees issued under a state of emergency. - These decrees, known as KHKs, have led to widespread dismissals …
