Turkey's defence ministry reshuffles 167 generals within the military
Moves comes after last month's failed coup by a faction of Turkish military
Turkish President Tayyip Erodagan. PHOTO: REUTERS
ISTANBUL:
Turkey's defence ministry has changed the jobs of 167 generals within the army, following sweeping changes to the structure of the military over the weekend after this month's failed coup.
The decree, signed by President Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim and Defence Minister Fikri Isik, said 94 generals in land forces, 22 admirals, 44 generals in the airforce and seven others have been reappointed.
The decree was published in the official government record of approved legislation, the Official Gazette.
Turkey's defence ministry has changed the jobs of 167 generals within the army, following sweeping changes to the structure of the military over the weekend after this month's failed coup.
The decree, signed by President Tayyip Erdogan, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim and Defence Minister Fikri Isik, said 94 generals in land forces, 22 admirals, 44 generals in the airforce and seven others have been reappointed.
The decree was published in the official government record of approved legislation, the Official Gazette.