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Military Coup in Turkey

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Thousands of Turkish government supporters continue to march on the country's streets after a failed military coup on Friday (Jun 15). The death toll currently stands at 290, with more than 100 alleged to be plotters. Around 6,000 people, including soldiers and judges, have been detained in the resulting crackdown, as the President says he is considering the death penalty for those responsible.


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By Omar Dabbagh, Oksana Bobechko

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Thousands of Turkish government supporters continue to march on the country's streets after a failed military coup on Friday (Jun 15). The death toll currently stands at 290, with more than 100 alleged to be plotters. Around 6,000 people, including soldiers and judges, have been detained in the resulting crackdown, as the President says he is considering the death penalty for those responsible.



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