Turkey charges more officers in 'coup plot' inquiry

A Turkish court today charged 11 more ranking officers for allegedly plotting several years ago to topple the Islamic-rooted government, increasing the number of officers jailed to 31 – including retired and active seven admirals and four generals.

A Turkish court today charged 11 more ranking officers for allegedly plotting several years ago to topple the Islamic-rooted government, increasing the number of officers jailed to 31 – including retired and active seven admirals and four generals.

The 11 newly charged officers included two active duty admirals and one retired general, pending trial.

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