"There was chaos in Istanbul as angry crowds took to the streets to boo the passing tanks, while others celebrated. The Bosphorus bridges were closed in both directions and completely empty of traffic.The coup plotters sought to reassure the international community, saying in their statement: "All our international agreements and commitments retain their validity. "We are angry at the military because they are killing us, they are killing civilians," one protester told AFP, asking not to be named.But other Turks were welcoming news of the coup. "Turkey has been in a very polarised state for almost 15 years now... I never believed in a power higher than the power of the people.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 16, 2016 00:11 UTC