Turkey- Gulen Being Accused By President

Turkish Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen

Turkish Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen Source: AAP

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. But his supporters insist he is committed to democratic reform and interfaith dialogue.



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