Historical Events tagged with "erdoğan"
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Failed Coup Attempt Against Turkish Government
Factions within the Turkish Armed Forces staged a coup aiming to overthrow the government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The coup attempt involved soldiers taking control of key locations including the Bosphorus Bridge and various media outlets. As night fell, fierce clashes erupted, resulting in significant casualties. President Erdoğan, who was on vacation at the time, addressed the nation via a video call and called for public resistance against the coup plotters. The coup ultimately failed, leading to widespread arrests and purges within the military and judiciary.
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