Turkey on a rasor’s blade edge- All developments

Former chief of staff of the Turkish Air Force Akin Ozturk confessed to prosecutors the role he played in organizing the coup in order to overthrow the Turkish government, reported the state Anatolian news agency.

The position of Turkey in NATO has been Jeopardized. A clear warning to Ankara “to respect the rule of law, otherwise risks to breach NATO regulations”, was sent during the joint interview of the head of EU foreign policy MS Federica Mogherini,  and the US Secretary of State, John Kerry. Washington Post published the information, that when Mogherini warned that countries that allow the death penalty cannot join the European Union, Kerry hastened to add that "NATO membership requires respect for democracy." US officials denied that the Kerry comment for NATO was a warning to Turkey. The State Department spokesman John Kirby said that "NATO will closely monitor developments in Turkey, but it is too early to say that threatened the country's participation in the alliance." 

Recall that the Turkish FM Melvut Cavusoglu insisted that the Turkish government will respect democracy, the Kerry to answer saying that NATO “count the country's history", the US official added that "many have been arrested and it was very fast. The vigilance and monitoring will be important in the coming period." For her part, the Mogherini observed that the fact of the coup "does not give any excuse to the country to depart from fundamental rights and the rule of law", noting that the focus will be enhanced. "no country can join the EU if introduce the death penalty, "she said and added:" Turkey is an important part of the Council of Europe and bound by the European Convention on Human Rights, which is very clear on the death penalty. " the Secretary of State J. Kerry added that he made clear to Turkey that they should provide evidence to withstand the test to substantiate its request for the issuance of US preacher Fethullah Gülen . "the US has a formal procedure for handling extradition requests, Turkey needs to send data, no claims ", commented. " We firmly on the Turkish government to maintain peace and stability in the country and also urge the Turkish government to respect the democratic institutions of the country and the rule of law, "he said and stressed:" the perpetrators will be confronted with justice however must be carefully so as not to overcome the limits. "

Full respect of the constitutional order in Turkey seek a joint statement by the 28 EU foreign ministers, stressing the need for full respect for the rule of law in the country.

Yildirim opens on the death penalty, “The coup will be held accountable”, but it will be done "within the framework of the law," the Turkish Prime Minister said.

Binali Yildirim also said, "We will ask to account for every drop of blood spilled," committed, but stressed that Ankara "will act within the framework of the law."

Currently more than 7,500 people have been in custody in Turkey as part of the investigations conducted for the failed coup, stated Turkish Prime Minister. There is information that Erdogan had the list pre-prepared before the coup to cleans the Military and Police from his oppositions.

Commenting on the death penalty, he stressed that it is not right to make a decision in haste and that reset would require changing the Constitution, but at the same time he noted that Turkey cannot ignore the demands of the people. What did he mean by that???? I cannot understand!!!  

I have already seen pictures of Turkish soldiers much and extremely humiliated by Turkish crowd, similar to those seen during the overthrow of Gaddafi!!!! Mr. Erdogan has many time in the past stated that there is not secular or moderate or extreme Islam, there is only Islam. These are his views should we accept him and these views?  

Admiral Peter Kikareas 
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