YEREVAN, OCTOBER 22, ARMENPRESS. Dozens of Turkish diplomats, military officers and their families have sought asylum in Germany since the July 15 coup attempt, local officials said Friday, Anadolu reports.

The Interior Ministry said 35 Turkish diplomatic passport holders had formally applied for asylum.

The information, given in response to a parliamentary question, did not give any details about the asylum seekers' identities, positions or status of their applications.

Turkey recalled scores of diplomats and military staff in the wake of the failed coup over suspected ties to the Fetullah Gulen movement, which is believed to have organized the attempted military takeover.

Many suspects sought asylum in European countries, including the military attache in Berlin, Col. Ayhan Dagli.

The Interior Ministry said any extradition request by the Turkish government would be examined on a case-by-case basis by higher regional courts.