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31 Years Later: Investigation into 1980 Military Coup

31 Years Later: Investigation into 1980 Military Coup

After 31 years, coup leader Kenan Evren was interrogated on the military putsch on 12 September 1980 for the first time this week. Lawyer Ergin Cinmen urges to include the government of Bülent Ulusu into the scope of the investigation.

8 June 2011 Ekin Karaca

Lack of Jurisdiction for Prosecution of Putchists

Lack of Jurisdiction for Prosecution of Putchists

The Special Authority Public Chief Prosecution decided for a "lack of jurisdiction" regarding the prosecution of the people responsible for the military coup in 1980. Chief Prosecutor Kuriş is expected to appoint a prosecutor without special authority to the investigation.

9 November 2010 Burçin Belge