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Turkish protesters rally against coup attempt in major cities

Xinhua, July 17, 2016 Adjust font size:

Thousands of protesters gathered Saturday in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir to protest the coup attempt which killed at least 194 people and lead to chaos in majors cities in Turkey, Hurriyet News reported.

Protesters waving flags gathered in Istanbul's Taksim Square on Saturday night. The group also staged a marched toward the central Istiklal Avenue.

Thousands gathered at the central Kizilay Square of capital Ankara on late Saturday to protest the coup attempt, chanting anti-coup slogans.

Prime Minister Binali Yildirim was due to address the crowd but it was postponed later. The square was also closed to traffic. Protesters said they will stay until officials call them to return their homes.

In the Aegean province of Izmir, protesters gathered in the central Konak Square and chanted anti-coup slogans.

Following the coup attempt in the country on July 15, Turkish officials called on the nation to continue to protest the coup attempt in squares.

Defense Minister Fikri Isik said it was early to say that the coup danger was completely over, while urging caution in Turkey. Endit