26/02/2010 13:31
11 more people jailed in Turkey
A Turkish court has charged more ranking officers for allegedly plotting several years ago to topple the government, the “Press Association” informs.
The development increases the number of officers jailed to 31 including seven retired and active admirals and four generals.
The court ordered the jailing of 11 more officers, including two active duty admirals and one retired general, pending trial.
The development came hours after prosecutors released the retired air force commander Ibrahim Firtina, former navy chief Ozden Ornek, and former deputy chief of general staff, Ergin Saygun without immediately charging them with being involved, saying they were unlikely to flee.
The government has detained 49 high-ranking officers this week for allegedly plotting to overthrow the government in 2003, a year after the ruling party came to power.