Erdogan shuts thousands of schools and charities in post-coup crackdown

President Tayyip Erdogan tightened his grip on Turkey on Saturday, ordering the closure of thousands of private schools, charities and other institutions in his first decree since imposing a state of emergency, in a new tactic against suspected coup plotters.
Erdogan, who escaped capture and possible death during the July 15 coup attempt, told said on Thursday he would restructure the armed forces and bring in “fresh blood”.