Turkey coup: 200 killed and more than 1,500 arrested after Military uprising against President Erdogan

An attempted coup has taken place in Turkey after military chiefs tried to take control of the country. Gunfire has been reported in the Turkish capital Ankara and Istanbul. A total of 200 people died during clashes with more than 1,500 military personnel arrested by Turkish authorities. 

President Tayyip Erdogan now claims the attempted coup is over after he urged supporters to take to the streets.

But tensions in the country remain high.

Following the failed coup attempt, soldiers surrendered in their droves.

This picture shows clothes and weapons belonging to soldiers who surrendered.

 

Clothes and weapons belonging to soldiers involved in the coup attempt that have now surrendered

This image shows supporters of the government on the Bosphorus Bridge as they attempt to wrestle back control from the military.

 Supporters of the govenment march towards the Bosphorus Bridge

Turkish military commanders taken hostage by soldiers

A number of Turkish military commanders have been taken hostage by soldiers who attempted the coup, it has now been reported.

The acting chief of staff for the armed forces, Umit Dundar, said in a live statement broadcast on CNN Turk that Turkey has “closed the chapter” on coups for good, and that it would never be re-opened again.

 

Soldiers involved in the coup attempt surrender on Bosphorus bridge in Istanbul

Turkey coup: 200 killed and more than 1,500 arrested after Military uprising against President Erdogan