Turkish military block access to the Bosphorus bridge, which links the city’s European and Asian sides, in Istanbul, Turkey, July 15, 2016. © Stringer / Reuters
‘Turkish coup’: Shooting, reports of military jets in Ankara — LIVE UPDATES
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15 July 2016
22:06 GMT
Witnesses shared pictures of the explosion in Ankara.
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22:04 GMT
People in several Turkish cities are out in the streets protesting against the military coup.
In Ankara, protesters are shouting “We are in the streets! We stand by the state of the selected Power.”
Sokaklardayız!
Seçilmiş İktidarın
Devletin Yanındayız!!!
Recep Tayyip Erdoğanın Neferleriyiz! -
22:00 GMT
Very concerned by events unfolding in #Turkey. Our Embassy is monitoring the situation closely. Brits should follow FCO website for advice
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21:56 GMT
Military helicopters open fire at national intelligence service (MIT) HQ; MIT forces fighting fire with fire
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21:56 GMT
Turkish state broadcaster TRT has been taken off the air after an announcer read a statement from the military saying it had taken over the government in a coup.
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21:53 GMT
An explosion is reported at in Ankara.
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21:51 GMT
A picture taken at TRT has surfaced showing soldiers in the hallways of the office of the state-run station.
SON DAKİKA
Askerler TRT binasına girdihttp://www.diken.com.tr/aa-ankaradaki-polis-ozel-harekat-egitim-merkezinde-patlama-meydana-geldi/ … -
21:43 GMT
Celebratory gunfire is reported in Damascus, Syria, Reuters says citing witnesses from both the capital and the government-held section of the northern city of Aleppo.
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21:41 GMT
Confirming media reports of gunshots & possible attempted uprising in #Turkey. Remain vigilant.
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