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RPT-Turkey clips military's wings in landmark verdict | Reuters

RPT-Turkey clips military's wings in landmark verdict

By Ayla Jean Yackley

ISTANBUL, Sept 23 (Reuters) - The jailing of hundreds of Turkish army officers including top generals accused of plotting to topple Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan underscored how far he has come in gaining control of the country's once all-powerful military.

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