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Fethullah Gulen, the arch-enemy of Turkey's President

Turkish Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen
Turkish Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen Source: ΑΑÎ

As Turkish authorities round up thousands of suspected coup plotters, President Tayyip Recip Erdogan is accusing followers of US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen of being behind Friday's coup attempt. Turkish authorities have accused Mr Gulen of seeking to establish "a state within a state" in Turkey. Listen more from SBS Radio Greek and Emma Papaemmanouil. But his supporters insist he is committed to democratic reform and interfaith dialogue.


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As Turkish authorities round up thousands of suspected coup plotters, President Tayyip Recip Erdogan is accusing followers of US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen of being behind Friday's coup attempt. Turkish authorities have accused Mr Gulen of seeking to establish "a state within a state" in Turkey. Listen more from SBS Radio Greek and Emma Papaemmanouil. But his supporters insist he is committed to democratic reform and interfaith dialogue.



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