Turkey President Erdogan Fugitives Captured in a Forested Area

Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was on holiday at the south-western resort on the night of the coup, but fled before his hotel was raided.

A group of soldiers suspected of trying to seize the president while he was on holiday at the south-western resort during Turkey’s failed coup attempt two weeks ago have been captured near Marmaris. Special Forces have located the fugitives in a forested area, reports say.

Since the failed COUP,Tens of thousands of people have been detained or dismissed or suspended from roles in the military, judiciary, civil service and education.