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Turkey still reeling from consequences of failed coup, three years on

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Three years ago, Turkey witnessed a coup attempt whose ramifications can be felt to this day. The authorities have carried out the biggest purge in the country's history. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reinforced his powers and changed the parliamentary system to a presidential one. Tens of thousands of civil servants have been sacked, while many Turks have fled the country to rebuild their lives abroad. Our correspondents report on what has changed since the failed coup.

Added on the 15/07/2019 17:40:57 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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