CIA Warns About The Possibility Of A Military Coup In Greece

The newspaper said the CIA report talks of a possible military coup if the situation becomes more serious and uncontrolled. Hürriyet photo

Report: Military Coup Possible In Greece -- Hurriyet Daily News

The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency warned in a report that the tough austerity measures and the dire situation could escalate and even lead to a military coup, according to a report by Germany’s popular daily Bild.

According to he CIA report, ongoing street protests in crisis-hit Greece could turn into escalated violence and a rebellion and the Greek government could lose control, said Bild. The newspaper said the CIA report talks of a possible military coup if the situation becomes more serious and uncontrolled.

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Update: CIA Now Thinks Greece Military Coup Possible -- Business Insider

My Comment:I have doubts that the military would instigate a coup. What I do see is the government (with the support of the opposition) telling the military to put down the unrest if it should get out of hand.