10 years on: Turkey marks victory against 2016 coup attempt

Turkey commemorates the 10th anniversary of the July 15, 2016 coup attempt, which was thwarted by mass public resistance and security forces. The government frames the event as a testament to national will and resilience, reinforcing its political narrative. This anniversary reinforces the ruling party's legitimacy and highlights ongoing tensions with coup plotters linked to the Gulen movement.

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