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In direct challenge to military, Turkey to try officers for attempted coup

Published on 16/12/2010

The Turkish government announced plans Thursday to try 196 army officers for their alleged roles in a plot to overthrow the government in 2003. Critics say the evidence is weak and the case is politically motivated.