The new structure of Turkey's Supreme Military Council (YAŞ) will better represent the civilian government, Justice Minister Bekir Bozdağ said Sunday.

In the wake of the July 15 attempted coup, the government has changed the make-up of the YAŞ to give more seats to Cabinet ministers, including Bozdağ, and less to the military. Previously, the president, prime minister and defense minister had been among the limited civilian representation on the council.

"The change and increase of civilian authority in the Supreme Military Council mean that in the promotions, civilians will be making decisions," Bozdağ told Kanal 24 TV. The appointment of senior officers is one of the council's primary functions.

In changes to bring the military further under government control following the coup bid, which saw more than 230 people martyred, the commands of the army, navy and air force will answer directly to the Defense Ministry.

The president and prime minister will also have authority to issue direct orders to commanders without the need for approval from elsewhere.

On July 15, a group of rogue soldiers linked to the FETÖ attempted to topple the democratically elected government in Turkey and bring martial law in effect.

The attempt was prevented by the military loyal to the government along with police units and millions of people in favor of democracy. Over 230 civilians were killed and 2,191 people were injured.

Opposition parties have united in condemnation of the coup attempt, denouncing it in the harshest terms and underscoring their determination to preserve democracy and the rule of law in Turkey.