Turkey coup attempt: President Erdogan says the government is in control
Turkey has suffered through recent terrorist attacks
How it began:
How it began:
- Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim told a Turkish television network shortly before 1 p.m. Pacific that reports that a coup had been attempted in his country were correct.
- Military officials claimed they had seized control of the country shortly before 2 p.m.
- In an interview with CNN Turk, Erdogan urged Turkish citizens to take to the streets.
- By Friday night, Turkish television was broadcasting images of rebel soldiers surrendering.
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