Turkey coup: Kiwis told to confirm they're safeRuptly Turkish military forces can be seen on the streets of Ankara, Friday, after the military declared its takeover of the country. GETTY IMAGES A faction of the Turkish military move in the main streets in Istanbul, Turkey. Flights to Turkey have been diverted and departures from Istanbul's Ataturk Airport cancelled as the coup attempt unfolded. "New Zealand is concerned by the attempted coup in Turkey and our Embassy is monitoring developments closely," said Foreign Affairs Minister Murry McCully. Kiwis currently in Turkey are being advised to stay indoors and to contact their next of kin to confirm they are safe a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) said.

Source: Stuff July 15, 2016 23:16 UTC