Turkey remains in confusion after what appears to be a failed coup by parts of the military establishment.
Erdogan says the coup is over, and they are back in control.
The government is holding an extraordinary session in the aftermath of the failed coup.
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim thanked every Turkish citizen who took to the streets to defend democracy.
PM Binali Yıldırım: “I sent my condolences to the relatives who lost their lives during coup attempt.”
— Turkey PM Press&Info (@ByegmENG) July 16, 2016
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke to crowds denouncing the coup attempt as an act of treason.
President Erdoğan: “The President and the government are on duty; let us not leave the streets” https://t.co/AuZEQhMaSW
— Turkish Presidency (@trpresidency) July 16, 2016
Erdogan says a minority group in the Turkish military was responsible for this uprising.
“They will pay a very heavy price for this act of treason” https://t.co/UNsdjOriXB
— Turkish Presidency (@trpresidency) July 16, 2016
Reports say tanks, artillery, fighter jets and helicopters were seen in and around Turkish cities Istanbul and Ankara.
Erdogan stated the democratic government would never leave the ground to these traitors, and they would pay a heavy price for their actions.
President Erdoğan: “I have never recognized any power over the power of the people and will never do so.”
— Turkish Presidency (@trpresidency) July 16, 2016
The government tweeted the casualties thus far: at least 161 people are dead, with 1,440 wounded.
More than 2,839 officers and soldiers of various ranks are under arrest, although it is believed pockets of fighting are still occuring but details are unclear.
PM Binali Yıldırım: “I sent my condolences to the relatives who lost their lives during coup attempt.”
— Turkey PM Press&Info (@ByegmENG) July 16, 2016
State run Turkish news organization Anadolu Agency has photographs of soldiers under arrest.
More than 1,500 soldiers across Turkey arrested over coup attempthttps://t.co/Wycp7KlOWw pic.twitter.com/JPeueRmRjz
— ANADOLU AGENCY (ENG) (@anadoluagency) July 16, 2016
Erdogan called for the public to stand up to the now failed coup, and people took the street en masse, according to these photos from state run news organization Anadolu Agency.
Turkish people take to streets to protest military coup attempt https://t.co/6WnASPwDZt pic.twitter.com/qV89K0XFEA
— ANADOLU AGENCY (ENG) (@anadoluagency) July 16, 2016
In a statement, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada supports the Turkish government, condemning attempts to subvert democratic institutions by force of arms.
Canada calls on all parties in #Turkey to refrain from violence. Democracy, justice & due process must prevail. Retribution is unacceptable.
— Stéphane Dion (@MinCanadaFA) July 16, 2016
We are confident that the government and the people of #Turkey will persevere against these challenges, in an orderly and peaceful manner
— Stéphane Dion (@MinCanadaFA) July 16, 2016
The government of Canada is working to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians in Turkey.
Canada very concerned with situation in #Turkey https://t.co/Kd2ksDvi5U
— Foreign Policy CAN (@CanadaFP) July 16, 2016
Canadian citizens in Turkey requiring emergency consular assistance should contact the Embassy of Canada in Ankara at 90 (312) 409-2700, or the Consulate General in Istanbul at 90 (212) 385-9700, or call the Global Affairs Canada’s 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre collect at +1 613 996 8885.
An email can also be sent to sos@international.gc.ca.
You may also call the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa toll-free at 00800-14-220-0149 (the toll-free number is inaccessible for mobile phone users in Turkey).
Friends and relatives in Canada of Canadian citizens known to be in Turkey should contact Global Affairs Canada’s 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre by calling +1 613 996 8885 or +1 800 387 3124, or by sending an email to sos@international.gc.ca.
#Turkey: avoid all travel. Remain indoors and follow the instructions of local authorities. https://t.co/ohA4YdqEx2
— travel.gc.ca (@TravelGoC) July 16, 2016
