Turkey is marking the 2nd anniversary of the defeat of the attempted coup on July 15, 2016, in which at least 250 people were killed and over 2,000 wounded. President Erdogan joined a huge rally at the July 15 Martyrs' Bridge in Istanbul.
Turkey’s failed coup on July 15
15 Jul 2018
On the night of July 15, 2016 a rogue faction within the Turkish army attempted a coup aimed at overthrowing the democratically elected government of Turkey.
What's happened in Turkey since the coup attempt on July 15, 2016?
15 Jul 2018
From terror attacks to operations in Syria to the economy to government system change, Turkey has seen some major developments since July 15, 2016.
A night of defiance - the attempted coup in Turkey on July 15, 2016
Sunday marks two years since rogue elements in the Turkish military unsuccessfully tried to overthrow the government. Behind the coup was the Fetullah Terrorist Organisation (FETO). But the people of Turkey defeated them.
One of the most underreported aspects of the fallout of the attempted coup was the ongoing trauma that both its direct and indirect victims face until today.
On this day two years ago the Turkish people defied a coup attempt to preserve their democracy. In keeping with history, the vast majority of the Western press that constantly advocates for democracy aligned with undemocratic forces.
FETO struggles to survive two years after attempted coup in Turkey
The Turkish economy rebounded strongly after the failed July 15 coup due to strong government intervention. Now the impact is being felt on the wider economy. Many hope that the post election period will bring about lasting economic stability.
Western media and Turkey's 15 July coup attempt
15 Jul 2018
Dr. Tarek Cherkaoui from the TRT World Research Centre says that western media's coverage on July 15 coup attempt showed total disregard for journalistic standards.
FETO members and Turkey's security
15 Jul 2018
Turkey experienced a deadly coup attempt on July 15, 2016, which claimed the lives of more than 250 people. We asked to Hasan Basri Yalcin, Associate Professor, why FETO poses a security threat to Turkey.
Economic performance and military coups
15 Jul 2018
Prof Dr Sadik Unay says that poor economic performance tends to trigger a situation that sometimes results in military coups.
5 facts showing Gulen's involvement in Turkey's failed coup
15 Jul 2018
On July 15, 2016 a faction within the Turkish army attempted to overthrow the government. The citizens of Turkey stood up against the coup plotters and managed to prevent them from fully executing their plan.
Fethullah Gulen explained
15 Jul 2018
Fethullah Gulen laid the groundwork for an organisation called Hizmet or Service in the 1970s. His religious credentials gained him a strong and loyal following around the world which he later exploited for his own agenda.
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