Turkey's Ground Forces Chief General Isik Kosaner attends a ceremony in Ankara, in this July 16, 2010 file picture. Kosaner, along with the heads of the ground, naval and air forces have resigned, broadcaster CNN Turk reported. The reason for their resignations was not immediately clear. Tensions between the military and the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan have been high in recent years and the Supreme Military Council was due to hold a major meeting next week. ReutersTurkey’s Military Chief Isik Kosaner Resigns, Along With The Heads Of Army, Navy And Air Force -- Washington Post
Turkey’s armed forced chief, Gen. Isik Kosaner, along with the heads of the army, navy and air force resigned Friday, Reuters reports.
The reason for the generals' resignations was not immediately clear, but tensions between the military and the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan have been high in recent years, and a blow up was expected at a major meeting of the the Supreme Military Council next week.
Every August, the council holds a meeting to discuss promotions and dismissals within the armed forces.
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More News On The Resignation Of The Entire Turkish Military Senior Leadership
Turkey's top military chiefs 'resign' over divisions with government -- The Guardian
Top Turkish military officials are stepping down -- CNN
Turkey's military chiefs resign: report -- Reuters
Turkey's military chiefs quit -- Al Jazeera
Turkey military command 'quits in row with govt' -- AFP
Turkey’s Entire Military Command Resigns -- Voice of America
Turkey: Military chiefs 'resign en masse' -- BBC
Turkey's Top Commanders Resign -- Defense News
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