The Turkish Embassy said that a 'clique' of the armed forces conducted the military coup in the country from last night and it is now under control.

"Our President and Government are in charge" the statement said.

The full text of the statement is as follows:

STATEMENT FROM THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The situation which unfolded in Turkey was a coup attempt to overthrow the democratically-elected government. This attempt was foiled by the Turkish people in unity and solidarity. Our President and Government are in charge. Turkish Armed Forces were not involved in the coup attempt in its entirety. It was conducted by a clique within the Armed Forces and received a well-deserved response from our nation.