There are 42 major trials currently ongoing across the country against those involved in the foiled coup attempt of July 15, 2016 and with the Gülenist terror Group (FETÖ). According to figures compiled by Anadolu Agency (AA), the number of defendants range from dozens to hundreds in these trials, which have a total of 2,805 suspects being tried in 16 cities.
There are 14 trials with 1,659 defendants specifically on the coup attempt in five cities, while another 28 trials are directed at 1,146 suspected FETÖ members.
The trial in an Ankara court on the coup plotters caught at the Akıncı Air Base near Ankara involves 469 suspects, and the new court session will take place today. Also, there are two trials in Istanbul today, one concerning activities on July 15 at the former Land Forces War Academy, involving 307 suspects, and another trial of 92 former gendarmerie members.
