Washout arrests ex- martial chief
STORY HIGHLIGHTSGen. Ilker Basbug is the highest-ranking bureaucrat to be located accusedThe Islamic-backed government alleges a armed forces plot Critics say the government wants to enfeeble the militaryIstanbul Turkeys past armed forces chief was behind bars Friday pending trial in support of his alleged role appearing in a plot to overthrow the government.Gen. Ilker Basbug is the highest-ranking officeholder to be real accused appearing in a long-running tussle relating the Islamic-backed government and Turkeys secular institution, defended by the armed forces.Basbug was arrested and taken to Silivri prison afterward testifying on behalf of seven hours Thursday arrived an Istanbul incite, Basbugs lawyer Ilkay Sezer told reporters.He stands accused of involvement with the so-called Ergenekon meet people, a nationalist classify with the aim of prosecutors say twisted dozens of websites disseminating propaganda aimed by the side of bringing down the government of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.