Military Attempts Coup in Turkey, Prime Minister Says

[fattboyzz]

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2016/jul/15/turkey-coup-attempt-military-gunfire-ankara
Martial law declared according to this article
Looks like it's heating on up

 

[Tactical Chili]

I'll be honest, usually when this stuff happens I have a pretty decent idea about what is going on and why. Not with this. Are all these people in the street part of the coup or against it?

 

[Jack O A T]

CNN reporting F-16 has shot down helicopter. Likely Air Force engaging against Army elements.

And reporting a helo firing on police HQ killing 17. I saw people marching across one of the bridges get shot or at least shot at.

I guess this won't be one of those blood-less variety coups.

 

[Drd]

Our dear leader and Lurch Kerry have come out in support
of Erdogan. It looks like the street crowds look divided.
Democratically elected? More journalists in prison than China.

 

[boxer90]

I'll be honest, usually when this stuff happens I have a pretty decent idea about what is going on and why. Not with this. Are all these people in the street part of the coup or against it?

Both. There have been supporters of both groups out. However, probably more anti-coup people at this point since Martial Law was implemented. Supporters would have went home.

 

[Tactical Chili]

Supporters would have went home.

Good point. Now they are saying the coup is over already?

 

[albatros43]

I'll be honest, usually when this stuff happens I have a pretty decent idea about what is going on and why. Not with this. Are all these people in the street part of the coup or against it?

I'm with you. I know nothing about Turkey. Cliff notes please.

 

[boxer90]

Good point. Now they are saying the coup is over already?

Far from over. Parliament building in Ankara is a hot spot right now. Reported bombing and tanks opening fire.

 

[araomd]

Multiple video updates here, video of police firing on protesters:

https://twitter.com/thevocaleurope

 

[Tactical Chili]

Far from over. Parliament building in Ankara is a hot spot right now. Reported bombing and tanks opening fire.

Yeah, i just saw what looks like bodies in the street.