Military Coup Underway in Turkey

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A military uprising is underway in Turkey. Loud explosions have been heard in Turkey’s capital Ankara Turkey’s state-run news agency reports military helicopters have also attacked the headquarters of the Ankara Police headquarters. Turkey’s president has urged citizens to take to the streets in a show of support for the government after the military said it seized full control of the country. There are reports that some protestors have been shot. It’s unclear if anyone was seriously hurt or killed. President Erdogan calls the actions by the military “an attempt at an uprising by a minority within our armed forces.” Canada’s foreign affairs minister is urging “calm, order, safety of all people in Turkey.” The federal government is offering consular assistance to Canadians in Turkey if it’s needed. The government is advising Canadians to remain indoors and monitor local media reports.