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Live blog update| Turkey Coup
This is an entry from: LIVE BLOG: Coup attempt in Turkey

Morning after the coup

Key developments that have unfolded this morning following yesterdays attempted coup: 

  • Commanders and soldiers involved in the coup have been arrested by Turkish Security Forces
  • Many soldiers involved in the coup have surrendered 
  • US President Barack Obama was one of the first Western leaders to condemn the coup attempt by the Turkish Army
  • Turkish parties from across the political spectrum have condemned the military coup
  • Former Air Force Chief Akin Ozturk will be tried for treason 
  • Officials say more than 100 military and 47 civilians killed in the attempted coup