As the failed Turkey coup continues to generate controversy and news headlines all over the world. Among them are 100 policemen, more than 6,000 military, 755 judges and prosecutors and 650 civilians. But now those losses are under control.
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Gulen has strongly denied any involvement in Friday’s coup attempt.
“At least 208 people were killed, including 60 policemen, three servicemen and 145 civilians”.
According to media reports, the Turkish parliament in Ankara was briefly evacuated on Monday afternoon due to the threat of an attack, which turned out to be a false alarm.
“A total of 2,725 criminal cases were launched against coup participants”, Yildirim said adding that more arrests will follow.
The prime minister urged the U.S. administration once again the extradition of Fethullah Gülen, who is the leader of the Gülenist Terror Organization and lives in self-imposed exile in Pennsylvania, U.S. “However, amending the constitution is necessary to reinstate capital punishment”, he added.
“The migration pact can not be a reason to deviate from our fundamental values and clear position”, he added. 316 of the detainees have been remanded in custody, he noted.
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Gulen is accused of pursuing a long-running campaign to overthrow the government through supporters within the Turkish state, particularly the military, police and judiciary.
