Turkish Coup: The Failed Attempt
By Bill Stonehem
- Release Date: 2016-08-10
- Genre: History
The Turkish Coup took place late night on July 15 to early July 16, 2016 which resulted in hundreds killed and more than a thousand people injured. The military forces employed the use of heavy machinery to try and bring down Tayyip Erdogan, the President of Turkey. It has since resulted in a three-month state of emergency all across the country allowing the government to have sweeping powers. Many individuals linked to the coup attempt have also been taken into custody and are said to be suffering behind bars.