265 deaths in failed Turkey coup

The death toll in Turkey's failed coup has risen by more than 100 to 265 people.

A tank moves into position as Turkish people attempt to stop them

The death toll in Turkey's failed coup has risen by more than 100 to 265 people. (AAP)

The death toll from Turkey's failed coup, where a military faction took control of tanks, helicopters in an attempt to overthrow the government, has risen to 265, a Turkish official says.

The toll included 161 mostly civilians and police officers, and 104 coup supporters, the official said.


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