Another Former Turkish General Arrested Over Alleged Coup Plot

Former Military Chief Arrested In Alleged Plot Against Turkish Government -- CNN

Istanbul (CNN) -- Turkey's former military chief was behind bars Friday pending trial for his alleged role in a plot to overthrow the government.

Gen. Ilker Basbug is the highest-ranking officer to be accused in a long-running tussle between the Islamic-backed government and Turkey's secular establishment, defended by the military.

Basbug was arrested and taken to Silivri prison after testifying for seven hours Thursday in an Istanbul court, Basbug's lawyer Ilkay Sezer told reporters.

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More News On Turkey's Former Military Chief Arrested Over Coup Plot

Ex-Chief of Turkish Army Is Arrested in Widening Case Alleging Coup Plot -- New York Times
Turkey’s former military chief arrested over alleged anti-government plot -- Washington Post/AP
Turkish ex-army chief in jail over anti-government plot -- Reuters
Turkey arrests former military chief -- Financial Times
Former leader of Turkey's army arrested, charged with coup plot -- The National
Turkish military's best and brightest now behind bars -- Reuters
Q&A: Turkey's military and the alleged coup plots -- BBC
Turkey coup plots: Major suspects -- BBC

My Comment: The Generals are not the only ones who are now being arrested.