After the coup attempt: Turkish presidential guard to be disbanded, more than 13,000 people arrested

Turkish presidential guard will be disbanded after its 300 members were arrested for the July 15 coup attempt. The government believes there is no need for this regiment after the recent developments, world media report, Patria reports.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that more than 13,000 people have been arrested and are being held in custody. By his decision, they can remain in custody for up to 30 days without charges being filed.

The nephew of imam Fethullah Gulen, whom Turkish authorities hold responsible for the coup attempt, has also been arrested, although Gulen has denied involvement in the events in Turkey.

We remind you that on the night from Friday to Saturday, July 15 to 16, 264 citizens were killed in Istanbul and Ankara. Hundreds of schools and universities have been closed, and thousands of employees have been fired or suspended.