A coup was recently (July 2016) attempted (but failed) against the state institution including the government by a fraction within a country’s armed forces in which of the following countries?

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1. Event identification

On the night of 15–16 July $2016$, a faction within the Turkish Armed Forces launched an armed attempt to seize key state institutions and overthrow the government of Turkey.

2. Actions taken

The plotters used tanks, military helicopters and aircraft, and attempted to take control of bridges, media outlets and the parliament; there were clashes in major cities and an attempt on the president’s life.

3. Outcome

The attempt failed after widespread civilian resistance, loyal security forces counteraction and rapid government response; the coup was suppressed and arrests followed, leading to a state of emergency.

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