Turkey coup: Soldiers appear to be surrendering

July 16, 2016 09:51

Footage from Istanbul has emerged showing between 60-100 soldiers apparently surrendering on the Bosphorus Bridge.

It is believed that they were turning themselves to the police, apparently confirming President Erdogan's assertion that the coup has failed.

The president himself, speaking to flag waving supporters at Istanbuls main airport, urged those who backed him to remain on the streets until the political situation returned to normal.

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