Istanbul: Circassians took part in marches in support of Erdogan


Istanbul, 22.07.2016

Members of the Circassian Diaspora in Turkey took part in marches and rallies in Istanbul and welcomed the suppression of the attempted military coup by the Turkish authorities.

The "Caucasian Knot" has reported that on July 15, the Turkish government opponents from armed forces launched a coup attempt. As of today, 265 people were killed, and more than 1500 others were injured.

Last week in the Turkish cities hosted marches, rallies, and motor races to welcome the suppression of the coup attempt. In their hands, the marchers were carrying Turkish flags and portraits of President Erdogan, and they were shouting slogans: "Death to traitors" and "We are ready to die for Turkey", the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent reports.