Erdoğan’s own coup continues

Published: 19 July 2016

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Turkey was already undergoing a slow-motion coup - by Erdoğan, not the army – Andrew Finkel – The Guardian 17.07.16
Many would argue that Turkey was already in the throes of a slow motion coup d’état, not by the military but by Erdoğan himself. For the last three years, he has been moving, and methodically, to take over the nodes of power.
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Despite detente, Erdogan may find Israel too good a scapegoat to resist - – Raphael Ahren – The Times of Israel 19.07.16
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After Turkey's attempted coup, the witch hunt - Simon A. Waldman – Haaretz 17.07.16
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6,000 held in post-coup purge as Erdogan mulls reviving death penalty - Raziye Akkoc & Fulya Ozerkan – The Times of Israel 17.07.16
Crackdown involves thousands, including warrants for 2,745 judges and prosecutors. Erdoğan accuses Fetullah Gülen. Turkish minister says USA behind the coup.