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Turkey president's backers cheer as critics fear for democracy

b_179_129_16777215_00_images_TUR130607AA006.jpegISTANBUL — Hundreds assembled in the city's main Taksim Square Sunday night to show their support for President Recep Erdoğan, who urged people to come out and display their loyalty a day after his government thwarted a military coup attempt.

"People from all walks of life are here, and we are happy because the coup failed,” said Recep Alpay, 42. “For one week or 10 days we'll be celebrating in the streets."

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