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Turkish Army Says Taken Control Over Airports

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The Turkish army said Saturday it had taken over airports in the country to restore the constitutional order.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – On Friday, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said that a group of servicemen attempted a military coup d'etat in the country.

"The Turkish armed forces have fully taken control of the country to return to constitutional order, to ensure respect for human rights and freedoms," the army statement read.

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