A faction of the Turkish Armed Forces called the "Peace Council in the country" launched a coup, mainly in the cities of Istanbul and Ankara, respectively the largest city and capital of Turkey. The attempt was unsuccessful and the latest official report revealed more than 290 deaths.
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