The government 's crackdown has polarized Turkish society , which has seen the military overthrow four governments in the past 50 years . Gen. Ilker Basbug is the highest-ranking officer to be accused . The Turkish government has said it will not hand over any suspects in connection with the coup attempt until a full investigation into what happened and who was behind it. Critics say the government wants to emasculate the military .
Gen. Ilker Basbug is the highest-ranking officer to be accused . The Turkish government has said it will not hand over any suspects in connection with the coup attempt until a full investigation into what happened and who was behind it. Critics say the government wants to emasculate the military .