There are coups in the political tradition of Turkey. The history of Turkey is written with coups, but people did not allow another coup. The attitude of people of Turkey disappointed countries, especially US and other imperialist country, which design politics of the World. The US usually support and help people to success the coups in Turkey and The US called them “our children ” to honor actor of coups in Turkey from yesterday to today. It is wondered how attitude of US against Turkey will be hereafter.
What happened in these days, which are new milestones of Turkey? The information classified and collected by Ilke News Agency (ILKHA) explained the experienced time.
At 22.00, the coup attempts started on Friday, July 15, 2016 has deactivated in 22 hours by resistance of people against the coups. In the first stage of coups attempt, Turkish General staff headquarters and state-owned Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) captured by soldier who support the coup. At the same time, a group of soldier closed Bosporus and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge in Istanbul.
Turkey is shocked by all this experienced and prime minister connected to special TV channel by phone and said that a group of officer in Turkish army attempted to coup which will not be allowed and they are going to be punished at highest level when time is 23.30.
At 23.24, there were an explosion in special operation police education Center at Golbasi district of Ankara when new information is coming to news center in every second then it is reported at 23.30 that the chief of Turkish General staff Hulusi Akar was taken hostage by a group of soldier of coup.
At midnight some of high level military soldier who did not support coups sources made an explanation which state that this coup attempts is done by some officer who is member of Fetullahci Terrorist organizations (FETO)/ The parallel state structure.
Military helicopter opened fire over campus of National intelligence organization (MIT) in district Yenimahalle, Ankara at 00.09 when agencies were transferring news especially in Istanbul and Ankara at hot hours. Upon this attack, safety element of MIT gave immediate response to this attack by gun.
At 00.11, President Erdogan has moved to Ataturk airport from Marmaris. The statement of fake coups forced to read by TRT at 00.13. Presidential sources pointed out the statement regarding to the coup is not authorized by Army. Turkish communications satellites (TURKSAT) cut off the broadcast of TRT shortly after declaration. After these explanations, President Erdogan connect to live broadcast of private TV channel and he reacted to military uprising and invited all people to airport and square of town. Erdogan said that this uprising is against national will and of course, our laws and constitution will give required response these structures whether it is in Army and a minority of other institutions.
At 00.35, the chief prosecutor of district Kucukcekmece of Istanbul Ali Dogan has launched the first investigation of coup attempt. Then it was announced that soldiers who engaged in the coup attempt would be arrested where they were seen.
At 00.57, a helicopter of coup soldier attacked the facility of TURKSAT in district Golbasi of Ankara. After this attack, broadcast of some private channels including REHBER TV go off air.
At 01.00, in a statement issued by community of Hezbollah stated that "We do not accept the coup attempt and we strongly condemn the coup attempt. We invite all of our people to resist against the coup. "
At 01.01, Ankara security directorate was attacked by fighter jet and helicopter. Minister of defense Fikri Isik said that this coup attempt is done by some soldier in TSK. Parliamentary General Assembly Hall (TBMM) opened with the arrival of chair of TBMM Ismail Kahraman and member of parliaments (MPs).
At 02.20, the coup soldier attacked special operation department in district Golbasi of Ankara from the air and 17 police were killed by this air strike. Then TSK's F-16 aircraft dropped the Sikorsky-type helicopter in the hands of those in the coup attempt. At the same time, 13 coup soldiers with 3 ranked were trying to enter Presidential complex/palace and they were taken into custody. After this, Media advisor of MIT Nuh Yilmaz said that coup is repelled.
At 02.42, TBMM has been bombed by putschist soldiers air strikes. After 7 minutes, second time TBMM has been bombed. Chair of TBMM Ismail Kahraman and MPs went into shelter.
At 03.10, prime minister Binali Yildirim said that all kind of military helicopters and aircrafts flies over critical areas such as MIT, TBMM, presidential and prime minister place in Ankara will be reduced with missiles.
At 03.20, President Erdogan landed to Ataturk Airport in Istanbul where he moved from Marmaris at 00.11 am.
At 04.00, chief public prosecutor of Ankara gave decision of detained about all officer, soldiers who involved in coup attempt of FETO/PDY and member of so-called "Peace Committee of the Fatherland" the pro-coup generals, admirals, officers, soldiers.
At 04.42, Helicopters opened fire to the hotel in Marmaris where president Erdogan has left in midnight. Heavily armed coup soldiers with faces masked came down from helicopters and hotel was under siege of coup soldiers. 5 police officers were injured in clashes.
Approximately, after one hour at 05.20, Prime Minister Yildirim stated in his twitter account that one of putschist generals has been killed and 130 putschist soldiers, including some colonels, have been detained.
At 06.00, Investigation was initiated concerning the coup attempt and 42 people in Golbasi center of special operation has been killed by air strike of coup soldiers was explained by chief public prosecutor of Golbasi.
At 06.30, all roads connected to Cankaya Palace which is taken into security circle and the Prime Minister's Official Home were closed. It is informed that the helicopter used by coup soldiers, which bombed TURKSAT, has been dropped in Golbasi.
At 06.43,Two bombs hit in the vicinity of the Presidential Complex/Palace.
At 06.52, Prime Minister Yildirim announced that the first Army Commander Gen. Umit Dundar has been assigned as chief of general staff.
The great mobility experienced in Turkey, especially in Istanbul and Ankara, putschist soldiers were killing people in the streets and squares. On the other hand, some military and civilian government agencies either taken under the siege or were bombed.
Along with all these operations has launched against soldiers in the coup attempt by soldiers who did not support coup attempt, by elements of the police and the MIT. The next process was continued as follows:
9 hours after coup attempt, the interior ministry sources announced that 336 coup soldiers were detained. Then at 07.35, 754 member of TSK involved in coup attempt has been detained across Turkey within the scope of the investigation launched on the coup attempt.
Ranks of soldiers involved in the coup attempt from armor school and headquarters of training division in Etimesgut were removed and they were surrendered to police by other soldiers from the headquarters of the officials.
At 07.50, 5 Generals and 29 colonels were dismissed by the minister of interior Efkan Ala.
At 08.32, Chief of General Staff Gen. Hulusi Akar has been rescued by soldiers who perform an operation to 4th jet base command Akinci in Ankara
At 08.36, Gendarmerie General Command were seized by the police special operations.
Within the scope of the investigation launched on the attempted coup, 1374 member of an armed terrorist organization (FETO) has been detained across Turkey including 58th Artillery Brigade Commander Brigadier General Murat Aygün.
At 09.40, Nearly 200 unarmed soldiers and officers left from department of general staff surrendered to police.
At 09.56, it is announced that 1563 people involved in coup attempt has been detained across Turkey within the scope of the investigation launched on the coup attempt. Then it was decided that all judges and prosecutors who are excused to cut off their permission to begin their duties immediately and judicial vacation was cancelled.
It was clear that coup attempt was failed after the morning’s first light then coup soldiers surrendered, investigations and operations begins to expand. The operations was launched against the supporter of coup attempts and their extensions in Army and Judiciary. The next hours continued as follows:
At 10.07, nearly 700 unarmed soldiers and officers left from department of general staff surrendered to police. Then at 10.15 am, It was reported in news that Bingol 58th Commando Brigade Commander Brigadier General Yunus Kotaman and Bolu 2nd Commando Brigade Commander Brigadier General İsmail Güneşer has been detained.
At 10.34, officer and noncommissioned officers who did not support the coup attempt were kept locked in the room with hands tied and closed eyes has been rescued in the department of general staff. Then a group of soldiers including officers and noncommissioned officers had surrendered.
Prime Minister Yildirim explained that chief of general staff Hulusi Akar has been rescued and he was in the beginning of his duty at the crisis center in Cankaya. It was reported that Coast Guard Commander Rear Admiral Hakan Üstem were dismissed by the minister of interior Efkan Ala.
Coup soldiers based in 4th Main Jet Base Command had leftthe baseafter result of failed coup attempt.
At 11:27, coup soldiers in the General Staff Headquarters requested negotiations for surrender.
Right after at 12.04, 200 coup soldiers were detained in the building of Gendarmerie General Command In the operation organized by special operations police.
At 12.57, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim came to the created crisis center in Cankaya palace and he explained that this coup attempt was suppressed; we have so far a total of 251 martyrs and 1440 wounded. 2,839 officers of various ranks, including senior ranks and soldiers involved in this coup attempt, has been detained.
On the one hand, operations organized against coup soldiers and on the other hand, high council of judges and prosecuters (HSYK) acted within the scope of an investigation initiated in the judiciary. HSYK General Assembly decided to reduce the membership of 5 HSYK members on accordance with the decision of detention of Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor. The second department of HSYK announced that a total of 2745 judge including 541 of them from administrative court of first degree and 2204 of them from first degree in criminal justice was dismissed.5 members of the parallel structures in the Council of State were detained in the General Assembly Hall of Council of State.
At 15.26, 10 members of the Council of State who are decided to capture were detained about coup attempt of FETO. The decision was taken in custody about members of a terrorist organization including 48 members of the Council of State and 140 members of the Supreme Court by Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor .Member of Constitutional Court Alparslan Altan was detained after reasearch was made at his house based on the coup attempt within the scope of the investigation
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim addressed to MPs in the extraordinary meetings of the Parliamentary General Assembly.
After long hours at 20.00, the operations against coup attempt at 4th jet base command Akinci has ended. A group of 67 people surrendered. Gendarmerie General Commander Gen. Galip Mendi has been rescued.
The final score of the process of coup attempt was announced by Justice minister Bekir Bozdag on july 17 sunday and he said that 6000 people has been detained which include a total of 2000 soldiers with nearly 100 of them were generals including senior officers and this number will increase.
Evening of July 15 and next day, historical process took such place. World had followed what is happening in Turkey from moment to moment with news from Press-Broadcasters service under very difficult circumstances.
Resistance of shown by people of Turkey's to prevent coup attempt and this was reflected to the world's organizations by outstanding efforts of Press-broadcast community.In last two days, we have summarized what happened July 15 coup attempt and stance of people. There will be more articles, talks and thesis about it in the future. (ILKHA)