ITAR-TAS Special newsflash regarding the situation in Turkey.

Several days ago reports started trickling in at our newsdesk on
skirmishes occurring in Turkey between the military and its citizens.
This has been an ongoing concern to the neighbouring countries who are
afraid that the violence might affect them. Clarity was sought from
the local government but none of the requests was responded to.

Today our local reporter has been witness to largescale riots in the
region of Smyrna. The violence amongst citizens and military has grown
out of control. The Turkish government still has to respond to this
outbreak. One official, who wanted to stay anonymous out of fear for
retaliation, told us that the Turkish leader has gone missing and that
the government has become paralyzed as a result.

A further escalation of violence is expected. Unless the Turkish
leader will react soon, the whole country is expected to go into civil
war. Several countries have already advised their citizens to avoid
travelling to Turkey. Increased military activity has been noticed at
their borders.

ITAR-TAS News agency