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| Title | Turkey's military chiefs resign |
| Publisher | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty |
| Country | Turkey |
| Publication Date | 29 July 2011 |
| Cite as | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Turkey's military chiefs resign, 29 July 2011, available at: http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/4e4a290fc.html [accessed 31 May 2012] |
| Disclaimer | This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. |
Turkey's military chiefs resign
July 29, 2011
Isik Kosaner, the outgoing commander of the Turkish army, in an undated photo
Turkish media reports say the military's chiefs of staff have resigned over tensions with the Islamic-rooted government.
Reports said the head of the Turkish armed forces, General Isik Kosaner, along with the heads of the ground, naval, and air forces have resigned.
The reason for their resignations was not immediately clear. Tensions between the military and the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan have been high in recent years, and the Supreme Military Council was due to hold a major meeting next week.
The government and military leaders were seeking a compromise deal over several key appointments during next week's gathering.
compiled from agency reports
Link to original story on RFE/RL website
Topics: Armed forces/military,
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