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Turkey coup attempt: Greek dilemma over soldiers who fled

July 19, 2016 5:05 pm

Early on Saturday morning, an airport in the Greek town of Alexandroupoli, close to the Turkish border, received a distress signal.

It was from a Turkish military helicopter.

On board were eight Turkish soldiers, fleeing their country, amidst the chaos of Friday night’s failed coup.

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When they landed in Greece, they asked for political asylum.

Turkey has demanded their extradition. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said they were traitors.