Ankara: Thousands of protesters gathered on Saturday in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir to protest the coup attempt which killed at least 194 people and led to chaos in major cities in Turkey, Hurriyet News reported. Protesters waving flags gathered in Istanbul's Taksim Square on Saturday night. The group also staged a march toward the central Istiklal Avenue, Xinhua news agency reported.

Thousands gathered at the central Kizilay Square of capital Ankara on late Saturday to protest the coup attempt, chanting anti-coup slogans. Prime Minister Binali Yildirim was due to address the crowd but it was postponed later. The square was also closed to traffic. Protesters said they will stay until officials ask them to return to their homes.