Supporters of the main opposition Republican Public Party (CHP) hold pictures of Kemal Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey, and Turkish flags and during a demonstration against a coup at Taksim Square, Istanbul, Turkey, July 24, 2016. Turkish parliament on July 21 formally approved a three-month state of emergency declared by Turkish President Erdogan. The aftermath of the failed coup attempt on June 15 was followed by the dismissal of 50,000
epa05439166 Supporters of main opposition Republic Public Party (CHP) hold pictures of Kemal Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey, and Turkish flags and during a demonstration against coup at Taksim Square, in Istanbul, Turkey, 24 July 2016. Turkish parliament on 21 July formally approved a three-month state of emergency declared by Turkish President Erdogan. The 15 June&#039;s failed coup attempt&#039;s aftermath was followed by the dismissal of 50,000 workers and the arrest of 8,000 people. At least 290 people were killed and almost 1,500 injured amid violent clashes on 15 July as certain military factions attempted to stage a coup d&#039;etat. The UN and various governments and organizations have urged Turkey to uphold the rule of law and to defend human rights.  EPA/SEDAT SUNA