Chiefs of staff of Turkey's military resigned
Chiefs of staff of Turkey's military resigned
Shocking resignation today by the chiefs of staff of Turkey's military left the country debating what will happen now, with the only military body on 'full' gear being the Jendarmerie.
The resignations of Turkey's top general, Isik Kosaner, along with the country's navy, army and air force commanders, came hours after a court charged 22 suspects, including several generals and officers, with carrying out an internet campaign to undermine the government. The commanders asked to be retired as they quit, the broadcaster NTV said.
The resignation of so many top commanders for the first time in Turkey signals a deep rift with the government.
Kosaner had met with the prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and President Abdullah Gul earlier on Friday to discuss several key appointments during next week's high military council meeting.
The resignations of Turkey's top general, Isik Kosaner, along with the country's navy, army and air force commanders, came hours after a court charged 22 suspects, including several generals and officers, with carrying out an internet campaign to undermine the government. The commanders asked to be retired as they quit, the broadcaster NTV said.
The resignation of so many top commanders for the first time in Turkey signals a deep rift with the government.
Kosaner had met with the prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and President Abdullah Gul earlier on Friday to discuss several key appointments during next week's high military council meeting.
