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UN General Assembly president condemns coup attempt in Turkey

Xinhua, July 17, 2016 Adjust font size:

President of the UN General Assembly Mogens Lykketoft on Saturday condemned the attempt by a military faction in Turkey on Friday to overthrow the Turkish government.

"I strongly condemn the attempt from groups in the armed forces to overthrow the government of Turkey and express my sincere condolences for the lives lost during the coup attempt," said a statement issued by the president's spokesman.

"The international community must fully support the democratically elected government and the rule of law in Turkey," the statement said.

Turkish authorities said they regained control of the country on Saturday after thwarting the attempt by the military faction to seize power.

At least 161 people were killed and 1,440 others wounded in the coup attempt, Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said earlier on Saturday. Endit