In Turkey"s pious heartland, protests seem world away

KONYA, Turkey (Reuters) – “This Nation Is With You” declares a small billboard in the center of this conservative central Turkish city, the words emblazoned on an image of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan and a sea of his flag-waving supporters.

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In Turkey"s pious heartland, protests seem world away

Analysis: Turkey"s history of military coups hangs over protests

ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s “pashas”, the generals who once made politicians quake at the mere hint of disapproval, are staying silent as riots sweep the nation. Today the words “military coup” are nowhere to be heard, a tribute perhaps to the prime minister now accused of trampling on democracy.

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Analysis: Turkey"s history of military coups hangs over protests

Analysis: Turkey"s history of military coups hangs over protests

ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey’s “pashas”, the generals who once made politicians quake at the mere hint of disapproval, are staying silent as riots sweep the nation. Today the words “military coup” are nowhere to be heard, a tribute perhaps to the prime minister now accused of trampling on democracy.

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Analysis: Turkey"s history of military coups hangs over protests