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  • Canadians and Americans trapped in Turkey urged to stay indoors amid military coup - failed coup & purge begins

    Source: http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/canadian...coup-1.2988981 Graham Slaughter, CTVNews.ca Writer


    Published Friday, July 15, 2016 5:46PM EDT
    Last Updated Friday, July 15, 2016 6:44PM EDT
    Canadian travellers trapped in Turkey amid an attempted military coup are being advised to seek shelter indoors and to call the Canadian embassy in Ankara for help...

    ...Reported coup in Turkey : for consular assistance Canadians can call 90 (312) 409-2700 or sos@international.gc.ca...

    ...Canadians in or around Istanbul can also call 90 (212) 385-9700. All consular contact info: https://travel.gc.ca/assistance/embassies-consulates/turkey ?


    ...The U.S. government issued a similar warning on Friday night, advising American citizens to ?shelter in place? and avoid heading to U.S. embassies or consulates...

    ...Continue to shelter in place in #Turkey. Do not attempt to go to US Embassy or Consulates at this time. http://ow.ly/vTPS302isEt

    ...We urge U.S. citizens in #Turkey to contact family & friends to let them know you are safe



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    From the US Embassy in Turkey:

    MESSAGES FOR U.S. CITIZENS

    Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Turkish Uprising

    July 15, 2016

    U.S. Embassy Ankara informs U.S. citizens that shots fired and explosions have been heard in Ankara and both bridges in Istanbul, the Bosphorous and Fatih Sultan Mehmet, are now closed. Martial law and a curfew have been imposed in Turkey. All flights at Ataturk Istanbul Airport have been suspended.

    We urge U.S. citizens to contact family and friends to let them know you are safe. We have seen reports that social media is blocked, but you can contact friends and family by email, telephone, or SMS. We encourage U.S. citizens to shelter in place and do not go the U.S. Embassy or Consulates at this time. Monitor local press for updates, avoid areas of conflict, and exercise caution if you are in the vicinity of any military or security forces.

    For further detailed information regarding Turkey and travel:
    • Contact the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, located at 110 Ataturk Boulevard, Kavaklidere, 06100 Ankara, at +90-312-455-5555, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +90-312-455-5555 or +90-212-335-9000 (U.S. Consulate General Istanbul).
    • Contact the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul, located at 2 U?sehitler Sokagi, 34460, Istinye, Sariyer, at +90-212-335-9000.
    • Contact the U.S. Consulate in Adana, located at 212 Girne Bulvari, Guzelevler Mahallesi, Yuregir, Adana at +90-322-455-4100.
    • Contact the Consular Agency in Izmir at Izmir@state.gov.
    • Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
    • Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

    http://turkey.usembassy.gov/sm-071516a.html


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    Last edited by sharon sanders; July 16, 2016, 10:42 AM. Reason: added note at bottom

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    • #3
      The coup in Turkey is over, and now the purge begins.
      On Saturday, Turkish soldiers and police?those who had remained loyal to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during the uncertain hours of the previous day?were rounding up their enemies across the security services, reportedly arresting thousands. There will be thousands more. In the high-stakes world of Turkish politics?nominally democratic but played with authoritarian ferocity?justice for the losers will be swift and brutal.

      more..

      Erdoğan has made little secret of his desire to give himself near total power. There will be no stopping him now.


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        Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Security Update July 16, 2016

        July 16, 2016

        July 16, 2016
        As the situation in Turkey stabilizes, U.S. Embassy Ankara strongly encourages U.S. citizens to use extreme caution in leaving your residence or hotel to conduct essential errands or business. Due to the potential for pro-government rallies and the possibility of clashes, the U.S. Embassy advises to conduct such business during daylight hours.

        U.S. citizens intending to travel by air to or from Istanbul or Ankara should be aware that Istanbul and Ankara airports have not yet returned to full operating capacity. Per the Federal Aviation Administration?s notice to airmen (NOTAM) dated July 15, 2016, U.S. airline carriers are prohibited from flying to or from Istanbul and Ankara airports. All airline carriers, regardless of country of registry, are prohibited from flying into the United States from Turkey either directly or via a third country. Please contact your airline for the latest flight information.

        The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens to avoid areas of demonstrations and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations. Monitor media reports. The Mission will share further information as it becomes available.

        We encourage you to closely monitor our Turkey Crisis Page for additional information.

        To provide us with information about an injured or missing U.S. citizen who is in Turkey, you may:
        • Visit Task Force Alert and select ?2016 Turkey Unrest?
        • Contact the Department of State at TurkeyEmergencyUSC@state.gov.
        • Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries.
        For further detailed information regarding Turkey and travel:


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