Friday, February 26, 2010

Tensions Increasing Between The Government And It's Military In Turkey

Turkey's President Abdullah Gul, flanked by Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, left, and Chief of Staff Gen. Ilker Basbug, right, meet at the presidential palace in Ankara on Thursday. (Murat Cetinmuhurdar/Presidential palace press office/Reuters)

More Officers Charged in 2003 Turkish Coup Plot -- Voice of America

Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says no one should consider themselves above the law.

His remarks to lawmakers Friday come after an additional 11 military officers were charged with involvement in an alleged 2003 coup plot.

The latest suspects include two admirals and a retired general. They will stay in jail pending a trial.

Authorities have arrested thirty-one officers so far in connection with the alleged plot, raising tensions with the armed forces.

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More News On The Crisis In Turkey

Turkey Charges 11 More in Coup Plot -- Wall Street Journal
Turkish markets stung by new military detentions -- Reuters
Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan in 'coup plot' warning -- BBC
In Turkey, a Showdown Between the Government and Military -- Time Magazine
Turkish views on 'coup' charges -- BBC

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