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Turkish Army Brought To Heel?
A few days ago the Turkish parliament introduced a law that made it possible to prosecute military personnel in a civilian court for crimes committed during peacetime (which would include plotting against the government)
This comes following a plot to overthrow the AKP government and the Gulen movement, apparently signed by an army officer.
The law has yet to be passed though (needs to be approved by President Gul) and the opposition party are against it as they say it violates the Turkish constitution.
I think a true democracy would not have it's armed forces waiting in the wings to seize power if a government was not to their liking so it'll be interesting to see the outcome.
C
This comes following a plot to overthrow the AKP government and the Gulen movement, apparently signed by an army officer.
The law has yet to be passed though (needs to be approved by President Gul) and the opposition party are against it as they say it violates the Turkish constitution.
I think a true democracy would not have it's armed forces waiting in the wings to seize power if a government was not to their liking so it'll be interesting to see the outcome.
C