In remarks that have sparked concern among Western allies, Erdogan has said Turkey could bring back the death penalty for the coup plotters. Early Monday, special Istanbul anti-terror police units raided the prestigious air force military academy, detaining four suspects, Anadolu reported. Separately the turbulence has raised concerns about the stability of Turkey, which is part of the international coalition fighting Islamic State jihadists in Syria. A Greek court will Thursday decide the fate of eight Turkish military officers who fled across the border by helicopter after the coup, with Ankara seeking their extradition. But the 75-year-old categorically denies any involvement in the plot and has suggested it could have been staged by Erdogan himself.

Source: Bangkok Post July 19, 2016 05:03 UTC