It's been two weeks since Turkey's failed military coup – which left at least 246 dead and more than 2,000 injured – attempted to topple the country's democratically-elected government. In the coup's wake, President Tayyip Erdogan hasn't taken any chances, instituting a large-scale crackdown on any descent within the country.
Erdogan has accused his exiled political rival Fethullah Gülen of organizing the coup attempt and the purge has targeted military officials, the media and those affiliated with Gülen's Hizmet movement. For his part, Gülen has completely denied any involvement.
In the past, numerous military coups have taken place in Turkey and the country's constitution actually grants the military the authority to “step in” when needed, with military leaders operating independent of politics. However, while past coups were successful, Erdogan seems determined that this latest attempt will be the last for the foreseeable future.
Here are 6 startling statistics that show just how serious Erdogan is about purging the country of any dissent.
1. More than 15,000 people have been detained in connection to the coup attempt
This number includes some 10,000 soldiers. More than 8,000 of the detained individuals have been formally arrested and are awaiting trial.
2. Some 40 percent of Turkey's admirals and generals were dishonorably discharged
Nearly 1,700 military personnel have been dishonorably discharged.
3. Tens of thousands of Gülen's followers and suspected supporters have been suspended and placed under investigation
These include soldiers, judges and academics.
4. 88 employees from Turkey's foreign ministry have been dismissed
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that more than 300 of his personnel have links to Gülen.
5. The seizure of the assets of 3,049 judges and prosecutors has been requested by Ankara prosecutors
These individuals are suspected to have been involved in the coup.
6. 3 news agencies, 16 television channels, 45 newspapers, 15 magazines and 29 publishers were closed on Wednesday
This followed the previous closure of other media outlets and the detention of numerous journalists.