Artak Shakaryan: major scandal expected in Turkey

PanARMENIAN.Net - Unless Chief of Military Staff is appointed by the end of August, major scandal may be expected in Turkey, according to an expert Artak Shakaryan .

As the expert noted at news conference, by refusing to approve key military appointments, AKP is attempting to pressure Turkish generals, who might rebel against current authorities.

However, Artak Shakaryan noted, the probability of Army’s discontent leading to military coup is low.

Turkish government has refused to approve key military appointments in a move that left two of the country's most senior military positions vacant and highlighted the diminishing political power of the armed forces that long held sway over Turkey.