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Turkey's top general 'held hostage' at military HQ: State agency

AFP , Friday 15 Jul 2016

Turkish soldiers are seen on the Asian side of Istanbul, Friday, July 15, 2016 (AP)
Turkish soldiers are seen on the Asian side of Istanbul, Friday, July 15, 2016 (AP)

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Turkey's top general has been taken hostage at the military headquarters in the capital Ankara after an attempt to bring down the government, the state-run Anadolu news agency reported.

"General Hulusi Akar has been taken hostage by a group in the military who attempted an uprising," the agency said citing "credible sources".

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