Turkey's Prime Minister: A Military Coup Attempt Is Now Underway In Turkey

Sputnik: Military Coup Attempt Underway in Turkey

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim claims part of the military is attempting to overtake the country.

"Some people illegally undertook an illegal action outside of the chain of command," Yildirim said.

"This is a mutiny attempt. We will not let this attempt win. We will uphold democracy," he said on Turkish NTV. "The government elected by the people remains in charge. This government will only go when the people say so."

He added that those responsible "will pay the highest price."

In a statement, the Turkish military claims that it has taken over.

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WNU Editor: The military in Turkey are now saying that they have taken over the government.

More News On A Military Coup Underway In Turkey

Turkish military in attempted coup, prime minister says -- AP
Turkish military declares taking over the country -- RT
Military Attempts Coup in Turkey, Prime Minister Says -- NYT
BREAKING NEWS: Turkish military launch attempted coup to depose government as gunfire and low flying jets heard over Ankara -- Daily Mail
Turkey soldiers launch 'illegal action' - PM Yildirim -- BBC
Attempted military coup appears underway in Turkey -- FOX News
Both of Istanbul's Bosphorus bridges closed: TVs -- Reuters
Istanbul Bridges Closed, Attempted Coup Reported -- VOA
Apparent attempted military coup ongoing in Turkey -- CNBC
Turkish Premier Says Elements of Army Attempt to Seize Power -- Bloomberg
http://ift.tt/29JMIBr -- Washington Times
What's Going on in Turkey? -- The Atlantic

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