Turkey's Hasimi: Pro-Democracy Forces Will Regain Control

The transcript discusses an attempted coup in Turkey, led by a faction within the military acting outside the chain of command. The government has regained control in most areas, and legal actions are being taken against the coup participants. The President and government remain in power, and public protests are ongoing against the military intervention. The Chief of Defence has been captured, and the military is urging soldiers to return to barracks. Despite explosions near Parliament, the situation is under control, and the government is adapting to the crisis.

What was the nature of the coup attempt discussed in the transcript?

• A foreign intervention

• A peaceful protest

• A spontaneous uprising by civilians

• An organized attempt by a faction within the Army

What is the status of the Turkish government according to the transcript?

• The government is in hiding

• The government has resigned

• The government has been overthrown

• The government is still in power and holding together

What was reported about the Chief of Defence, Hulusi Akar?

• He has been captured

• He has fled the country

• He is negotiating with the government

• He is leading the coup

What was the nature of the explosions reported at the Parliament?

• A natural gas leak

• Explosions meant to create fear, not actual bombs

• Fireworks used for celebration

• Actual bombs causing significant damage

How did the opposition parties respond to the coup attempt?

• They criticized the coup and supported democracy

• They remained neutral

• They supported the coup

• They fled the country

What is the situation in Turkey outside of Istanbul and Ankara?

• Under control by pro-democracy forces

• Widespread support for the coup

• Complete chaos and lack of control

• Indifference to the events

Where is President Erdogan during the events described?

• In Istanbul

• In hiding in a foreign country

• In the capital, Ankara

• In a summer location