Several holders of Turkish diplomatic passports asked for asylum in Switzerland, Reuters reported quoting Tages-Anzeiger newspaper.

The exact number of asylum applicants is not specified. The authorities of both countries are not commenting on the reports.

On July 15, 2016, a military coup attempt took place in Turkey with Ankara having accused Turkish national Fethullah Gulen, a cleric who has been living in the United States since 1999, for orchestrating the failed coup. More than 240 Turkish citizens were killed, more than 2,000 were injured during the coup attempt.