Sunday, February 20, 2011

Protest in Turkey

"Protest in Turkey
Wives and relatives of retired and active military officers charged in the so-called 'Sledgehammer' trial hold a protest at Anitkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of secular police arrested nearly 200 retired and active military officers, including former top commanders, who are accused of plotting a coup in 2003 to topple Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's government. The trial of alleged plotters of 'Sledgehammer' reflects a lingering mistrust between the traditionally secular military and a ruling party that critics say retains Islamist leanings."

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