Turkey Deploys 1,800 Special Forces to Ankara and Removes 8,000 police officers

Monday, 18 July, 2016 - 13:00

A state of emergency was imposed in Istanbul on July 18 and 1,800 additional special police forces have been deployed to the city.

Meanwhile, Turkey has removed 8,000 police across the country due to alleged links with the failed coup attempt, Reputers reported on Monday.

A total of 103 generals and admirals have been detained in Turkey after the failed coup.