Trkiye Commemorates 10th Anniversary of July 15 FET Coup Attempt: A Night of Betrayal and National Resilience

Trkiye will mark the 10th anniversary of the July 15, 2016, failed coup attempt carried out by Fetullah Terrorist Organization, which left 253 people dead and sought to overthrow the country's democratically elected governmenthttps://t.co/EaU1X1xBlp News Analysis & Summary On July 15, 2016, Trkiye faced one of its darkest nights when the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FET), a clandestine network led by Fetullah Glen, orchestrated a violent coup attempt against the democratically elected government of President Recep Tayyip Erdoan. The assault left 253 civilians, police, and soldiers dead, and over 2,000 injured, as rogue military units seized tanks, helicopters, and fighter jets to bomb key government buildings, including the parliament and the presidential palace. The coup was ultimately thwarted by a massive show of civil resistanceordinary citizens pouring into streets, confronting tanks, and heeding the presidents call via FaceTime to defend democracy. A decade later, Trkiye marks this anniversary with solemn ceremonies, renewed warnings against FETs lingering influence, and a reaffirmation of democratic resolve. In my opinion, the July 15th saga is a profound reminder that democracy must be actively defended, not taken for granted. The event also exposed how deep-state infiltration by ideological cults can threaten national security. While Trkiye has since purged thousands of FET-affiliated personnel from state institutions, the scars remainboth in the loss of innocent lives and in the ongoing debate about the balance between security and civil liberties. This anniversary is not just a tribute to the martyrs but a call to vigilance against any future attempts to subvert the will of the people. Source: @trtworld on X/TwitterPublic Engagement Views: 2,874 Likes: 5 Shares: 2 Published: July 13, 2026, 1:00 pm