Aftermath Of Failed Coup: Turkish Government Repsonds

Turkey’s President Calls For 3-Month State Of Emergency After Coup Attempt
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan heads an emergency meeting of the National Security Council in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 20, 2016. (Kayhan Ozer/Pool via AP)
Turkey’s President Calls For 3-Month State Of Emergency After Coup Attempt
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan heads an emergency meeting of the National Security Council in Ankara, Turkey, Wednesday, July 20, 2016. (Kayhan Ozer/Pool via AP)

Aftermath Of Failed Coup: Turkish Government Repsonds

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This week Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan declared a three-month state of emergency following last weekend’s failed coup. Erdogan has vowed to tackle any “threat to democracy,” in Turkey. 

Worldview discusses how the government is proceeding in the aftermath of the coup with Umut Acar, the Consul General of Turkey in Chicago.