The ongoing coup attempt in Turkey 2015

In this post, I will summarize the ongoing coup attempt in Turkey, with every new update posted here. Please refresh every minute and kindly share.

Sources: (Reuters - Huffington Post - BBC - CNN - Al Jazeera)

(The post started at 11:50 and ended at 03:20 Saudi time after 55 updates to keep up with every new development. It serves as an authentic archive for the Turkish coup attempt.)

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11:14... Turkish Prime Minister condemns and threatens officers attempting a coup.

11:21... Rebel army tanks near the capital's airport and the airport is closed.

11:29... First statement from the Turkish army about the coup.

11:37... Explosion at the General Staff headquarters and the Chief of Staff is detained.

11:39... Surrounding of the ruling Justice and Development Party headquarters.

11:40... The ruling party calls its supporters to take to the streets.

11:49... Turkish president in a secure location away from the coup attempt.

11:50... The army is separate from the Fethullah Gülen movement and does not work for it.

11:52... Gunfire from military helicopters flying close to the ground.

11:55... Cancellation of all flights to and from the capital airport.

11:57... Turkish Presidency calls on the world to stand by the Turkish people, indicating a severe weakness in sovereign decisions.

12:00... Army takes control of the television building.

12:02... The Turkish president will deliver a speech soon, and it's unknown if it will be broadcast on state TV or international channels.

12:05... Turkish security forces are fully supporting Erdogan's government and protecting his palace.

12:09... Erdogan arrives at the airport under tight security, leading to the cancellation of the expected speech.

12:10... Curfew across the capital, and massive protests erupt in many cities besides the capital.

12:15... Erdogan heads to Istanbul, with Egyptian media presenting the coup as Erdogan's own.

12:20... Official Turkish TV... The army announces curfew nationwide and the complete closure of airports.

12:22... Announcement of summary judgments by the coup leaders.

12:30... Statement from the Turkish Presidency reaffirms the president's authority over the entire government and indicates the coup attempt is by a few army individuals only.

12:35... Erdogan's direct speech stating the coup won't succeed and calls on the entire people to take to the streets.

12:40... Turkish Defense Minister says the coup was a hijacking of broadcast equipment to the general staff headquarters, which will be taken control of.

12:43... Erdogan continues his speech via Skype, claiming the coup is backed by parallel forces within the military.

12:50... Orders and movements of the army across Turkey by orders from the detained Chief of Staff's office as a hostage.

12:55... Terrible explosion in Ankara, intense military helicopter flights, and sounds of gunfire.

01:00... Violent clashes between army forces and police with bombs and light weapons. Unconfirmed reports of the Chief of Staff's death.

01:05... The first army commander, in his statement, says not all the army agrees with the coup, and an urgent solution is underway.

01:10... Former President Abdullah Gul vows not to let the coup pass.

01:13... Increasing numbers of protesters on the streets in massive support of Erdogan.

01:15... Tanks besiege the Turkish Parliament, and Erdogan denies they are from the Turkish army.

01:18... Deputy Prime Minister says the government still supports Erdogan, and the coup attempts to seize control have failed.

01:20... Rebel Turkish army calls on its supporters to take to the streets and resist Erdogan's protests in a civil war initiative!

01:25... Millions demonstrate in support of Erdogan in all cities, and a sign of the coup's retreat is the withdrawal of military forces and tanks from around airports.

01:28... Leader of the Republican People's Party, one of the largest opposition parties to Erdogan, calls on his supporters to support democracy represented by Erdogan and stand against the coup.

01:33... Confirmed reports indicate that the military coup is affiliated with the Sunni Islamist preacher Fethullah Gulen, not a coup for the secular state as some claim!

01:35... Turkish military helicopters bombard the headquarters of the General Intelligence Directorate without knowing which entities they belong to.

01:45... Numerous videos circulate controlling the masses and intense presence at airports and on top of tanks in the streets in support of Erdogan.

01:48... Official statements from military leaders, including the General Staff and the Navy, are ready to resist the coup.

01:50... Gunfire from armored vehicles and tanks closing off the capital's exits against attacking protesters in large numbers.

01:54... Special forces descend to confront the coup forces, and the General Staff and Prime Minister's office order all soldiers to return to their barracks, a directive currently being executed.

02:02... Arrest of soldiers controlling state television, shooting down a coup plane, and mosque minarets calling people to descend and overthrow the coup.

02:05... Wow! Erdogan's and the Turkish army's A400M fleet strike coup helicopters, with reports of hitting their tanks away from the crowds.

02:09... Whoever wants to get up and sleep, sleep... Obama... Just one word... We support Erdogan and his government against the coup.

02:22... Telephone communication between Erdogan and Kerry in support... Orders from the General Staff to target any element of the coup with planes and other units... And a rise in the voices of joy among protesters after some rebel soldiers and their tanks flee.

02:29... Exchange of fire between police units and rebel units, and the death of 17 police officers so far.

02:30... Reports of the police arresting the gendarmerie commander, who is said to have led the coup.

02:35... Official statement from the Minister of Interior announcing the complete elimination of the coup and the arrest of its leaders... The planner is an advisor to the Chief of Staff.

02:45... Liberation of the Chief of Staff from the coup perpetrators... And a loud explosion is heard in the Turkish Parliament building.

02:52... NATO's oath in an official statement... We support Erdogan's government against the coup... and the Turkish people await Erdogan's speech on the fall of the coup.

03:00... More than one news agency announces the complete failure of the coup and displays images of the arrest of the coup perpetrators... And goodnight.