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Turkey top military meeting leads to major shake-up

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07-28-2016 19:18 BJT

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim chaired a top-level military meeting in Ankara on Thursday that's likely to lead to a major shake-up of the country's armed forces.

The Supreme Military Council gathered Turkey's top commanders to discuss changes following the failed July 15 coup attempt. The council, which decides on promotions and retirements, was expected to announce more dismissals on Thursday. Analysts say the meeting will provide clues about the future command and control structure of the armed forces.

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