ANKARA: Turkey’s president declared he is in control of the country early Saturday as loyal military and police forces fought to squash a coup attempt during a night of explosions, air battles and gunfire that left at least 90 dead.
Live Updates:
- Gen. Umit Dundar, the newly appointed acting chief of the general staff, said more than 190 people died in clashes: 41 police officers, two soldiers, 47 civilians and 104 people described as “coup plotters.”
- Turkish military says 104 putschists killed in coup attempt. (AFP)
- 90 dead, 1,154 wounded in Turkey coup attempt: state news agency (Source: AFP)
- State-run news agency says some 200 unarmed soldiers leave Turkey’s military headquarters, surrender to police. (Source: AP)
- Turkish parliament at extraordinary session after coup attempt: AFP
- Turkey appoints new acting army chief of staff after coup bid: PM (AFP)
- At least 60 dead, 336 people arrested across Turkey: official. (AFP)
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