'For once, we are united as a country'

Ebru Rende, a businesswoman, told MEE how she had been on the streets all night in Istanbul's Basaksehir area near the main airport.

"I was shocked when I heard the news [that a coup was under way]. I immediately took to the streets. Thousands of us are here. For once we are united as a country. Leftist, rightist, covered head, skirt-wearing, we are all here. I am overwhelmed with emotion. I will do anything for my country."