Turkish officers fleeing coup go on trial in Greece

AFP, ALEXANDROUPOLI, Greece: Eight Turkish military officers who fled to Greece after last week’s failed coup went on trial Thursday for illegal entry in a case that threatens to strain ties between the NATO allies.
The eight are being tried in the northern city of Alexandroupoli, where they arrived by military helicopter on Saturday after sending a distress signal to authorities.
They arrived in handcuffs at the court with their faces hidden. The court is expected to deliver a ruling later Thursday under tight security.
If convicted, they face up to five years in prison. According to one of their lawyers, Ilia Marinaki, the soldiers—two commanders, four captains and two sergeants—fear for their safety and that of their families after the abortive bid to topple President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Turkish officers fleeing coup go on trial in Greece

AFP, ALEXANDROUPOLI, Greece: Eight Turkish military officers who fled to Greece after last weeks failed coup went on trial Thursday for illegal entry in a case that threatens to strain ties between the NATO allies. The eight are being tried in the northern city of Alexandroupoli, where they arrived by military helicopter on Saturday after sending a distress signal to authorities. They arrived in handcuffs at the court with their faces hidden. The court is expected to deliver a ruling later Thursday under tight security. If convicted, they face up to five years in prison. According to one of their lawyers, Ilia Marinaki, the soldierstwo commanders, four captains and two sergeantsfear for their safety and that of their families after the abortive bid to topple President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.