Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says there should be no delay in using capital punishment after the failed coup. Turkey abolished the death penalty in 2004 to meet European Union accession criteria, and has not executed anyone since 1984.

"We will continue to clean the virus from all state bodies because this virus has spread like a cancer. My brothers, I believe that the government will talk about this issue with opposition parties and a decision will definitely be taken. And we cannot delay this decision much. Because those who stage a coup against the state should pay the price," Erdogan said.