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Turkey's deadly military coup attempt: As it happened

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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan successfully battled to regain control over Turkey on Saturday after a coup bid by discontented soldiers, as signs grew that the most serious challenge to his 13 years of dominant rule was faltering.

16 July 2016
18:11 IST

Turkey military coup an act of treason and those responsible will pay heavily, says President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

17:02 IST

There are at least 148 Indian children and 38 officials in Trapzon in Turkey and they are all safe. They will start returning in batches from 18th July, says Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj.

16:25 IST

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says all units, personnel in Turkey safe after coup attempt.

16:20 IST

At least 754 members of armed forces detained across Turkey following failed military coup attempt, says media report.

16:19 IST

Turkey has asked neighbouring Greece to extradite eight coup plotters who fled across the border in a military helicopter, Ankara's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu tells Turkish television.

16:03 IST

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg hails the mass turnout of Turks on the streets overnight which played a critical role in thwarting a coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

15:04 IST

Turkey Prime Minister Binali Yildirim says 161 dead in Turkey coup attempt.

Turkish PM denounced a bid by a group in the military to topple his government as a "black stain" on Turkish democracy. "The night of July 15, Friday is a black stain on Turkish democracy," Yildirim said.

12:32 IST

Turkish military chief rescued after being held during coup bid, says official.

12:32 IST

Turkish Parliament convenes extraordinary session after coup attempt.

12:30 IST

90 dead, 1,154 wounded in Turkey coup attempt, says state news agency. The report further states that nearly 200 soldiers at the military Headquarter surrender.

10:57 IST

U chiefs Donald Tusk and Jean-Claude Juncker backs Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan`s government and urged a "swift return" to normal after a coup attempt.

10:02 IST

Fethullah Gulen, the US-based cleric and former ally of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, denies being behind the attempted coup in Turkey and condemned it "in the strongest terms".

09:40 IST

Latest AFP report says that at least 60 have died and 336 people arrested across Turkey.

09:36 IST

New acting Army chief of staff appointed after coup bid, says Prime Minister Binali Yildirim.

General Umit Dundar, commander of the First Army, has been appointed as acting chairman of chief of staff.

09:35 IST

Turkish F-16s launch air strikes against tanks outside palace, says Presidential source.

Turkish coup soldiers in Istanbul surrender on Bosphorus bridge, reports further say. 

09:20 IST

Turkish President Erdorgan urges supporters to remain in public squares until situation returns to normal. 

There is still a small disturbance in Ankara, hopefully it will be overcome soon, says Erdogan.

09:02 IST

Jet drops bomb near Turkish presidential palace in Ankara, reports say.

08:53 IST

Reuters quotes a senior Turkey official saying that rebel soldiers have been warned they will be shot down if they attempt to use more military aircraft.

Istanbul airport under control of soldiers loyal to government: Senior Turkish official.

08:39 IST

India appeals to two sides for respecting the electoral mandate and avoid bloodshed.

08:38 IST

 The Indian embassy in Turkey has advised all Indians in Turkey to avoid public places and remain indoors.

08:35 IST

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he did not know the whereabouts of Turkey`s top general after an attempted coup.

08:31 IST

Forty-two people, 17 of them police and others civilians, killed in Ankara, NTV reports, citing the chief prosecutor`s office in the capital`s Golbasi district.

07:35 IST
07:27 IST

Turkey PM orders military to shoot down aircraft hijacked by coup plotters - AFP

07:10 IST

Turkey's Erdogan says coup 'treason', blames Gulen supporters - AFP

07:10 IST

Erdogan says he doesn't know whereabouts of Turkey army chief - AFP

07:05 IST

Turkey PM says more than 120 arrested over coup attempt - AFP

07:04 IST

Erdogan says his hotel on Turkey's Aegean coast bombed after he left

06:59 IST
06:57 IST

Erdogan says he doesn't know whereabouts of Turkey army chief - AFP

06:44 IST
06:42 IST

Turkey's Erdogan appears among crowds in Istanbul after coup attempt - Reuters 

06:40 IST

"No power is above the national will," declared President Erdogan outside Istanbul airport - Reuters 

06:25 IST

Witnesses say two more explosions hit Turkey parliament - Reuters

06:22 IST

Latest report suggests that the police and military are exchanging fire in Istanbul's Taksim square. Large explosion heard.

05:59 IST

EU chiefs urge 'swift return' to constitution in Turkey - AFP

05:51 IST

Turkish official says Erdogan's plane landing in Istanbul - Reuters

05:34 IST

Turkish PM says this was act of rebellion by movement loyal to US based cleric Fethullah Gulen - Reuters 

05:27 IST

'Situation largely under control' after Turkey coup attempt: PM

05:26 IST

Turkey's MIT spy agency says situation 'back to normal' after coup attempt: spokesman, reports AFP

05:24 IST

Bomb blasts reported in Istanbul and Ankara - Reuters 

05:13 IST

Turkish parliament in Ankara hit by bombing: state news agency, reports AFP.

05:00 IST

The Indian Embassy in Turkey has adviced Indian nationals to stay indoors.

04:55 IST

The British Embassy in Turkey has updated the travel advice.

 

04:51 IST

The US Embassy in Turkey has asked American nationals to take shelter in place and not make attempts to go to US Embassy or Consulates at this time.

04:46 IST

Flights have been diverted or cancelled as military coup attempt unfolds.

04:38 IST

President Obama spoke to the Secretary of State John Kerry to discuss the Turkey coup issue.

04:34 IST

US President Barack Obama urges support for 'democratically-elected' Turkish government, reports AFP.

04:31 IST

17 police officers killed in Turkey coup attempt: AFP quotes state news agency

04:30 IST

Turkish F-16s shoot down helicopter carrying 'coup plotters': NTV television, reports AFP

04:26 IST

Turkey military opens fire on crowds in Istanbul, casualties: AFP photographer

04:12 IST

Turkish troops launch coup with soldiers taking to streets of Ankara and Istanbul - AFP

04:00 IST

Turkish military helicopters open fire at national intelligence HQ, two loud explosion heard in center of Ankara - Reuters witnesses

03:52 IST

Social media access restricted in Turkey, internet monitoring groups say

03:46 IST

Tanks open fire around Turkish parliament building; gunfire heard at Istanbul airport - Reuters witnesses

03:43 IST

Military helicopter opens fire over Turkish capital Ankara - Reuters witness

03:39 IST

Turkish state broadcaster TRT goes off air - Reuters 

03:33 IST

EU calls for 'restraint and respect for democratic institutions' in Turkey

03:32 IST

Strong explosion heard in Turkish capital Ankara: AFP

03:32 IST

Erdogan vows 'coup' plotters will not succeed.

03:30 IST

President Erdogan denounces 'attempt' by minority inside army, urges people to take to the streets.

03:29 IST

Turkish military declares martial law and curfew: reports

03:28 IST

Moscow calls on Turkey to avoid all 'bloodshed', reports AFP.

03:28 IST

Turkish military says it has assumed power over Turkey, in what prime minister has termed an illegal act.

03:27 IST

Turkey's top general 'held hostage' at military HQ: state agency, reports AFP.

03:26 IST

Turkish military tanks deployed outside Ataturk airport in Istanbul: TV, reports AFP