Story highlights Turkey responds with a critical statement8 men flew to Greece after failed coupAthens, Greece (CNN) Greece's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that eight servicemen who fled Turkey after an attempted coup last July will not be extradited -- a decision that brought an immediate protest from Turkey. Turkey had demanded the men be returned to face charges of trying to overthrow the government. The men denied being involved in the coup and said their lives would be in danger if they were sent home. Turkey's responseThe government of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which jailed thousands of people suspected in the wake of the failed coup, issued a statement on the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs website protesting the Greek court's decision. Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoganRead More

Source: CNN January 26, 2017 17:32 UTC