  More Turkish officers arrested over 1997 coup April 25, 2012 - 20:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to local NTV television, the arrests were made in Ankara, Istanbul, Izmir and Kars. A total of six retired and seven active officers were arrested, including Former Gendarmerie Commander General Fevzi Turker. Officials so far have not released any details about the arrests. The latest probe is focused on a military-orchestrated campaign forcing Prime Minister Necmettin Erbakan from office in 1997 over perceived threats to Turkey’s secular order, in an episode often referred to as Turkey’s “post-modern coup.” Current Turkish President Abdulah Gul and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan were top officials in the government at the time. They formed a new party in 2002 which won the elections. An investigation has been launched against 50 former and active officers suspected of being involved in the coup. The Turkish military overthrew governments in 1960, 1971 and 1980., b92.net reported.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |
