Turkey coup: Shocking photos show civilians attacking rebel soldier
More than 6,000 soldiers have been detained following violent clashes in cities on Friday night
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Your support makes all the difference.Shocking pictures have emerged of civilians attacking soldiers in Turkey after an attempted military coup failed to unseat President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
As the soliders involved in the coup surrendered following a night of violence that left at least 265 dead, supporters loyal to the government rounded on the rebels.
Mobs in Ankara and Istanbul were seen climbing on tanks and beating soldiers before forces loyal to the government detained those who attempted the coup.
The uprising began late on Friday when military personnel drove armoured vehicles into Istanbul and Ankara, blocking roads and taking over bridges.
Amid the attempted coup, the president called on Turks to take to the streets in a show of support for the government.
At least 265 people have been confirmed dead and more than 1,000 wounded following the violent clashes in Turkey after a faction of the country’s military attempted to overthrow president Erdogan’s government.
So far, more than 6,000 people have been detained byauthorities in connection with the coup, including 2,700 judges who were sacked following the uprising.
Meanwhile, president Edogan has said the Turkish parliament may vote to reintroduce the death penalty.
The president denounced the failed coup as an “act of treason” and warned coup supporters “they will pay a heavy price for their treason to Turkey”.
“Those who stain the military's reputation must leave,” he said.
“The process has started today, and it will continue just as we fight other terrorist groups.”
The government has repeatedly blamed the influence of US-based cleric Fethullah Gülen, the founder of the Gülen movement, for the coup and has said the overthrow attempt was carried out by a clique of supporters within the military.
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