Pro-secular demonstrators, one of them holding a poster of modern Turkey's founder Ataturk in the background, react as they wait for the release of former army chief Ilker Basbug outside Silivri prison complex near Istanbul March 7, 2014. A Turkish court ordered the release of Basbug from a life sentence on Friday, adding to uncertainty over the fate of court cases trying coup plots against Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. The decision followed a constitutional court ruling on Thursday that Basbug's incarceration for his alleged role in the 'Ergenekon' conspiracy violated his rights, as the court trying him had failed to publish a detailed verdict on the case. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY) 

A pro-secular demonstrator holds a Turkish flag as he waits for the release of former army chief Ilker Basbug outside the Silivri prison complex near Istanbul March 7, 2014. A Turkish court ordered the release of former general Ilker Basbug from a life sentence on Friday, adding to uncertainty over the fate of court cases trying coup plots against Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. The decision followed a constitutional court ruling on Thursday that Basbug's incarceration for his alleged role in the 'Ergenekon' conspiracy violated his rights, as the court trying him had failed to publish a detailed verdict on the case. Basbug, a former army chief, has been held in Silivri prison near Istanbul for 26 months in connection with the 'Ergenekon' case, a trial which helped tame Turkey's once all-powerful military. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CRIME LAW MILITARY) 

Pro-secular demonstrators wait for the release of former army chief Ilker Basbug outside the Silivri prison complex near Istanbul March 7, 2014. A Turkish court ordered the release of former general Ilker Basbug from a life sentence on Friday, adding to uncertainty over the fate of court cases trying coup plots against Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. The decision followed a constitutional court ruling on Thursday that Basbug's incarceration for his alleged role in the 'Ergenekon' conspiracy violated his rights, as the court trying him had failed to publish a detailed verdict on the case. Basbug, a former army chief, has been held in Silivri prison near Istanbul for 26 months in connection with the 'Ergenekon' case, a trial which helped tame Turkey's once all-powerful military. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CRIME LAW MILITARY) 

Pro-secular demonstrators shout slogans as they wait for release of former army chief Ilker Basbug outside the Silivri prison complex near Istanbul March 7, 2014. A Turkish court ordered the release of former general Ilker Basbug from a life sentence on Friday, adding to uncertainty over the fate of court cases trying coup plots against Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. The decision followed a constitutional court ruling on Thursday that Basbug's incarceration for his alleged role in the 'Ergenekon' conspiracy violated his rights, as the court trying him had failed to publish a detailed verdict on the case. Basbug, a former army chief, has been held in Silivri prison near Istanbul for 26 months in connection with the 'Ergenekon' case, a trial which helped tame Turkey's once all-powerful military. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CRIME LAW MILITARY) 

Former army chief Ilker Basbug speaks to media after being released from prison outside Silivri prison complex near Istanbul March 7, 2014. A Turkish court ordered the release of Basbug from a life sentence on Friday, adding to uncertainty over the fate of court cases trying coup plots against Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. The decision followed a constitutional court ruling on Thursday that Basbug's incarceration for his alleged role in the 'Ergenekon' conspiracy violated his rights, as the court trying him had failed to publish a detailed verdict on the case. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY HEADSHOT CRIME LAW) 

Former army chief Ilker Basbug smiles after being released from prison outside the Silivri prison complex near Istanbul March 7, 2014. A Turkish court ordered the release of Basbug from a life sentence on Friday, adding to uncertainty over the fate of court cases trying coup plots against Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. The decision followed a constitutional court ruling on Thursday that Basbug's incarceration for his alleged role in the 'Ergenekon' conspiracy violated his rights, as the court trying him had failed to publish a detailed verdict on the case. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CRIME LAW MILITARY) 

Former army chief Ilker Basbug speaks to media after being released from prison outside Silivri prison complex near Istanbul March 7, 2014. A Turkish court ordered the release of Basbug from a life sentence on Friday, adding to uncertainty over the fate of court cases trying coup plots against Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. The decision followed a constitutional court ruling on Thursday that Basbug's incarceration for his alleged role in the 'Ergenekon' conspiracy violated his rights, as the court trying him had failed to publish a detailed verdict on the case. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS HEADSHOT MILITARY) 

Former army chief Ilker Basbug (C) speaks to media after being released from prison outside Silivri prison complex near Istanbul March 7, 2014. A Turkish court ordered the release of Basbug from a life sentence on Friday, adding to uncertainty over the fate of court cases trying coup plots against Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. The decision followed a constitutional court ruling on Thursday that Basbug's incarceration for his alleged role in the 'Ergenekon' conspiracy violated his rights, as the court trying him had failed to publish a detailed verdict on the case. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY MILITARY) 

Protesters run after a prison van as an unidentified defendant sticks his fist out as he's driven to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing for people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place, August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday began sentencing nearly 300 defendants accused of plotting to overthrow the government, handing prison sentences of up to 20 years to some and acquitting 21 others. The court was announcing the verdicts individually. Verdicts on high-profile defendants including former armed forces commander Ilker Basbug were yet to be announced. REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

A protester pushes against a Turkish soldier during clashes near Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Erdogan. REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY) 

Protesters take cover as riot police use water cannons and tear gas to disperse them in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Erdogan. REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

A protester pushes into Turkish soldiers during clashes near Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Erdogan. REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY) 

A riot police officer fires teargas during clashes after protesters tried to march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government took place, August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS) 

A protester stands against Turkish soldiers during clashes near Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Erdogan. REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Protesters take cover as riot police use water cannons and tear gas to disperse them in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Riot police use water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters as they try to march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Erdogan. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

Protesters form a barricade in front of an armoured vehicle of the Turkish riot police during clashes after they tried to march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Erdogan. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

A protester runs as a riot police officer fires a plastic bullet during clashes after protesters tried to march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Erdogan. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

A woman runs to take cover as riot police use tear gas to disperse protesters during their march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government took place, August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS) 

A protester runs to throw a tear gas canister back during clashes with riot police as they try to march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government took place, August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: CIVIL UNREST CRIME LAW POLITICS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Riot police use water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters as they try to march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government took place, August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CRIME LAW) 

Riot police use water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters as they try to march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government took place, August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

A protester prepares to throw a stone at Turkish riot police during clashes after protesters tried to march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

A protester attacks a riot truck during clashes with riot police after protesters tried to march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

Riot police use tear gas to disperse protesters as they try to march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing for people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

Protesters stand in front of riot trucks during clashes with riot police after protesters tried to march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

Riot police use water cannon and tear gas to disperse protesters as they try to march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY) 

Riot police use water cannon and tear gas to disperse protesters as they try to march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

A woman runs to take cover as riot police use water cannon and tear gas to disperse protesters during their march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

Protesters run away as riot police use tear gas to disperse them while they try to march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

Riot police use water cannon and tear gas to disperse protesters as they try to march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

Riot police use water cannon and tear gas to disperse protesters as they try to march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

Riot police use water cannon to disperse protesters as they try to march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

Riot police use water cannon to disperse protesters as they try to march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed deep divisions in the country. Retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug was sentenced to life for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

Protesters hold Turkish flags as they gather near a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place, August 5, 2013. A Turkish court sentenced retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug to life in jail on Monday for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. The court judges, announcing verdicts on the 275 defendants in the case, also sentenced three opposition MPs to between 12 and 35 years in prison. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

Protesters gather near a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing for people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place, August 5, 2013. A Turkish court sentenced retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug to life in jail on Monday for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. The court judges, announcing verdicts on the 275 defendants in the case, also sentenced three opposition MPs to between 12 and 35 years in prison. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

A protester sits in front of Turkish soldiers who prevented him from marching to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing for people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place, August 5, 2013. A Turkish court sentenced retired military chief of staff General Ilker Basbug to life in jail on Monday for his role in the "Ergenekon" conspiracy to overthrow the government of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan. The court judges, announcing verdicts on the 275 defendants in the case, also sentenced three opposition MPs to between 12 and 35 years in prison. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

An unidentified defendant waves out of a van as he's driven to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing for people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place, August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday began sentencing nearly 300 defendants accused of plotting to overthrow the government, handing prison sentences of up to 20 years to some and acquitting 21 others. The court was announcing the verdicts individually. Verdicts on high-profile defendants including former armed forces commander Ilker Basbug were yet to be announced. REUTERS/Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

Lawyers and media members wait to enter a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place, August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday began sentencing nearly 300 defendants accused of plotting to overthrow the government, handing prison sentences of up to 20 years to some and acquitting 21 others. The court was announcing the verdicts individually. Verdicts on high-profile defendants including former armed forces commander Ilker Basbug were yet to be announced. REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

Turkish soldiers walk single file outside a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place, August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday began sentencing nearly 300 defendants accused of plotting to overthrow the government, handing prison sentences of up to 20 years to some and acquitting 21 others. The court was announcing the verdicts individually. Verdicts on high-profile defendants including former armed forces commander Ilker Basbug were yet to be announced. REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY) 

A protester is detained by Turkish soldier as he tries to march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday began sentencing nearly 300 defendants accused of plotting to overthrow the government, handing prison sentences of up to 20 years to some and acquitting 21 others. The court was announcing the verdicts individually. Verdicts on high-profile defendants including former armed forces commander Ilker Basbug were yet to be announced. REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

A protester sits in front of Turkish soldiers who prevented him from marching to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place, August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday began sentencing nearly 300 defendants accused of plotting to overthrow the government, handing prison sentences of up to 20 years to some and acquitting 21 others. The court was announcing the verdicts individually. Verdicts on high-profile defendants including former armed forces commander Ilker Basbug were yet to be announced. REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

A Turkish gendarmerie asks a protester to stop her march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday began sentencing nearly 300 defendants accused of plotting to overthrow the government, handing prison sentences of up to 20 years to some and acquitting 21 others. The court was announcing the verdicts individually. Verdicts on high-profile defendants including former armed forces commander Ilker Basbug were yet to be announced. REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

A protester sits behind Turkish riot police who prevented him from marching to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place, August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday began sentencing nearly 300 defendants accused of plotting to overthrow the government, handing prison sentences of up to 20 years to some and acquitting 21 others. The court was announcing the verdicts individually. Verdicts on high-profile defendants including former armed forces commander Ilker Basbug were yet to be announced. REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) 

A protester wears a gas mask made out of a plastic water bottle as they try to march to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing on people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday began sentencing nearly 300 defendants accused of plotting to overthrow the government, handing prison sentences of up to 20 years to some and acquitting 21 others. The court was announcing the verdicts individually. Verdicts on high-profile defendants including former armed forces commander Ilker Basbug were yet to be announced. REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Protesters run after a prison van as an unidentified defendant sticks his fist out as he's driven to a courthouse in Silivri, where a hearing for people charged with attempting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's Islamist-rooted government is due to take place, August 5, 2013. A Turkish court on Monday began sentencing nearly 300 defendants accused of plotting to overthrow the government, handing prison sentences of up to 20 years to some and acquitting 21 others. The court was announcing the verdicts individually. Verdicts on high-profile defendants including former armed forces commander Ilker Basbug were yet to be announced. REUTERS/Murad Sezer (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) 

Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan (R) leaves after a wreath-laying ceremony as he is flanked by Chief of Staff General Ilker Basbug (L) at the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey, in Ankara August 1, 2010. REUTERS/Umit Bektas (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS) 

Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan (7th L) chairs the annual meeting of the High Military Council as he is flanked by Chief of Staff General Ilker Basbug (6th R), Defence Minister Vecdi Gonul (6th L) and top commanders of the Turkish Army in Ankara August 1, 2010. REUTERS/Umit Bektas (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY) 

Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan (L) chairs the annual meeting of the High Military Council as he is flanked by Chief of Staff General Ilker Basbug (R) in Ankara August 1, 2010. REUTERS/Umit Bektas (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY) 

Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan (6th L) chairs the annual meeting of the High Military Council as he is flanked by Chief of Staff General Ilker Basbug (5th R), Defence Minister Vecdi Gonul (5th L) and top commanders of the Turkish Army in Ankara August 1, 2010. REUTERS/Umit Bektas (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY) 

Turkish Chief of Staff General Ilker Basbug salutes during the EFES-2010 military exercise in Izmir May 26, 2010. The exercise, which takes place between May 6 to May 29, is held annually by the Turkish Army to test the training and support levels of its various units. REUTERS/ Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: MILITARY HEADSHOT) 

Turkish Chief of Staff General Ilker Basbug salutes during the EFES-2010 military exercise in Izmir May 26, 2010. The exercise, which takes place between May 6 to May 29, is held annually by the Turkish Army to test the training and support levels of its various units. REUTERS/ Osman Orsal (TURKEY - Tags: MILITARY) 

Turkey's Chief of Staff General Ilker Basbug (first row R) and Land Forces Commander General Isik Kosaner (first row L) wait for the start of a briefing as they are flanked by officials during the Anatolian Eagle military exercise in central Anatolian city Konya April 28, 2010. REUTERS/Umit Bektas (TURKEY - Tags: MILITARY POLITICS) 

Turkish Chief of Staff General Ilker Basbug walks next to Air Force Commander General Hasan Aksay (R) during a military exercise in Bandirma in Turkey's Balikesir province April 9, 2010. REUTERS/Umit Bektas (TURKEY - Tags: MILITARY) 

Turkish Chief of Staff General Ilker Basbug (R) talks to the media as he is accompanied by officers during a military exercise in Bandirma in Turkey's Balikesir province April 9, 2010. REUTERS/Umit Bektas (TURKEY - Tags: MILITARY) 

Turkish Chief of Staff General Ilker Basbug points next to Air Force Commander General Hasan Aksay (C) and Land Forces Commander General Isik Kosaner (R) during a military exercise in Bandirma in Turkey's Balikesir province April 9, 2010. REUTERS/Umit Bektas (TURKEY - Tags: MILITARY) 

Turkey's President Abdullah Gul chats with a soldier wounded in the line of duty as Turkey's Chief of General Staff General Ilker Basbug (C) looks on in Ankara March 19, 2010. Gul is visiting an army rehabilitation center, where amputee soldiers who were wounded during clashes with Kurdish PKK rebels in southeast Turkey, are treated. REUTERS/Umit Bektas (TURKEY - Tags: MILITARY POLITICS HEALTH) 

Turkey's Chief of Staff General Ilker Basbug addresses the audiences of the Global Terrorism and International Cooperation Symposium in Ankara March 15, 2010. REUTERS/Umit Bektas (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY)