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| Turkish army take over state TV, impose martial law | Turkish army take over state TV, impose martial law |
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| The Turkish military have reportedly broken into the headquarters of state broadcaster TRT. Photos posted on social media show soldiers inside the offices. | |
| After seizing the channel, Turkish Armed Forces broadcast a statement declaring martial law and announcing that they had “completely taken over the administration” with the aim of “reinstat[ing] constitutional order, human rights and freedoms.” | |
| The army also announced that a new constitution would be adopted and a “Peace Council” will now govern the country. | |
| TRT's broadcast cut off after the statement was aired. | |
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