#Turkey on social media. An attempted Turkish military coup crumbled on Saturday after crowds answered Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s call to support him. A faction within the military attempted to overthrow the government using tanks and helicopters and by blocking bridges in Istanbul. At least 265 people were killed in a night of chaos and nearly 3,000 troops suspected of a part in the plot were arrested. Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport was also closed for a period of time, cancelling many flights, including those from the UAE. Social media users have been discussing the situation in the nation since the attempted coup began, using #Turkey and #TurkeyCoupAttempt. Some were sharing videos and pictures from the scene while others were commenting on the issue.
@octriallawyer: “Just because we oppose the coup doesn’t mean we turn a blind eye to this! #TurkeyCoupAttempt #humanrights”
@Ratatatme: “It takes someone strong to make someone strong! Proud of my country! #TurkeyCoupAttempt”
@saopaulo4u: “The power of resistance botched the #TurkeyCoupAttempt.”
@anirudh6575: “I hope almost everything would calm down as soon as possible in Turkey. #TurkeyCoupAttempt”
@bellaella7: “Turkey’s coup is looking more and more like a set up - and an excuse to purge opposition and opponents. #TurkeyCoupAttempt”
@denkerin77: “To achieve their goal, they performed a play. And many innocents died. #TurkeyCoupAttempt”
@Razarumi: “Now that #Erdogan survived #TurkeyCoupAttempt he should rethink why press& digital freedoms are vital for democracy.”
@chikaunigwe: “#TurkeyCoupAttempt: What role did social media have in quelling it?”
@MobinMalikSpeak: “Turks celebrate victory. #TurkeyCoupAttempt #TurkishFailedCoup”
@EasaDhari: “Picture of the day! #Turkey #TurkeyFailedCoup #TurkeyCoupAttempt”
@cerenkenar: “Empty tanks on the streets. #istanbul #TurkeyCoupAttempt”
@COnassis: “When you’re ready to die for what you believe in. #Turkey #TurkeyCoupAttempt”
