U.S. President Barack Obama stressed the “vital need” for all parties to “act within the rule of law” as Turkey rounded up the coup plotters. General Umit Dundar, who stood in as acting chief of staff while Hulusi Akar was being held by the rebels, said 104 coup plotters has been killed. Turks woke up to television pictures showing dozens of soldiers surrendering after the failed coup, some with their hands above their head. Describing the attempted coup as a “black stain” on Turkey’s democracy, Mr. Yildirim said 161 people had been killed in the night of violence and 1,440 wounded. But the U.S. government said it has suspended all flights to Turkey, and banned all airlines from flying to the United States from Turkey due to uncertainty after the coup bid.

Source: The Hindu July 16, 2016 19:41 UTC