Three month state of emergency in Turkey

Turkey’s president has declared a three-month state of emergency after last week’s failed coup.

Three month state of emergency in Turkey
Thu, 21 Jul, 2016 - 01:00
Suzan Fraser

Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the measure was being taken to counter threats to Turkish democracy and was not intended to curb basic freedoms.

He spoke after a meeting with Cabinet ministers and top security advisers.

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