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Ankara Not Planning to Extend Emergency State Unless Necessity Arises

© AP PhotoIn this July 16, 2016, file photo, tanks move into position as Turkish people attempt to stop them in Ankara, Turkey
In this July 16, 2016, file photo, tanks move into position as Turkish people attempt to stop them in Ankara, Turkey - Sputnik International
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Turkey could prolong the announced three-month emergency regime imposed across the country in the wake of a failed coup attempt, if it becomes necessary, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said Saturday.

A Turkish special forces policeman stands guard in front the damaged building of the police headquarters which was attacked by the Turkish warplanes during the failed military coup last Friday, in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - Sputnik International
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Ankara does not plan to prolong the announced three-month emergency regime imposed across Turkey following a failed coup attempt, but may do so if it becomes necessary, Yildirim said.

“Our intention is not to extend it [the state of emergency], but it may have to be extended if such need arises,” he told the ATV television station.

On Thursday, the Turkish parliament approved a governmental decree on introduction of state of emergency for three months. The decree gives President Recep Tayyip Erdogan the ability to enact new laws bypassing the nation’s legislature and restricts public gatherings.

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