Istanbul chief prosecutor Aykut Cengiz Engin speaks tothe media in Istanbul, Turkey, Monday, July 14, 2008.
From The Times Online:
Turkish prosecutors have charged 86 people with terrorism over an alleged plot by militant secularists to overthrow the Islamic-rooted government.
Retired army officers, politicians and journalists are among those named on a 2,500-page indictment filed by Chief Prosecutor Aykut Cengiz Engin today, following months of speculation over a case which has fuelled political tensions and rocked financial markets.
Opponents of the government accused it of mounting a politically-motivated campaign against secularists as revenge for court moves to shut down the ruling AK Party, which has been at the centre of a fierce debate over Turkey's identity since its election in 2002.
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More News On Turkey "Coup Plot"
Alleged coup plotters in Turkey to face trial on terrorism charges -- Haaretz
86 charged in Turkey for coup plot -- CBC
Turkey charges 86 for 'coup plot' -- BBC
Turkey to charge 86 over anti-government plot -- AFP
Turkey Indicts 86 on Terrorism Charges -- Voice Of America
My Comment: It is interesting that this case is moving forward as the government is also receiving a defeat from the judiciary on its constitutionality as well sinking poll numbers.
If this plot is real, it would reveal the "stupidity" of the plotters. Why plan for a coup when you are winning everything politically as well as legally. Something does not add up.
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