Monday, February 22, 2010

Turkey's Top Generals Arrested Over Coup Fears

Recep Tayyip Erdogan: 'We did not give a chance to those who tried to fly a course for Turkey outside law, democracy and national sovereignty.' Photograph: Bulent Kilic/AF/Getty Images

Turkish Military High Command Detained Over Fears Of Secular 'Coup' -- The Guardian

More than 40 high-ranking military chiefs arrested amid power struggle between secular state and Islamic-leaning government


Police in Turkey today detained more than 40 high-ranking military commanders for allegedly plotting to overthrow the Islamic-rooted government.

The arrests highlighted the ongoing struggle between the secular establishment and the government and leaves question marks over the traditional role of the military as the pillar of the secular state.

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More News On Coup Fears In Turkey

Erdogan: Over 40 detained in alleged coup plot -- CNN
Retired generals 'detained in Turkey coup plot' -- AFP
Former Top Generals Detained in Turkish Coup Inquiry -- New York Times
Turkey top military figures arrested over plot claims -- BBC
Turkish Police Detain Retired Army Chiefs Over Plot -- Business Week/Bloomberg
Top Turkish military commanders held over alleged coup plot -- Canadian Press

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