Reuters reported, citing a website associated with Gülen, that Fethullah Gülen passed away at the age of 83 in the United States. According to Reuters, Gülen established a powerful Islamic movement in Turkey and beyond, but in the later years of his life, he was accused of orchestrating a coup against Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the leader of Turkey, which he denied. Gülen was once an ally of Erdoğan, but after disagreements between the two prominent Turkish figures, Erdoğan blamed him for the coup in 2016, which resulted in the deaths of about 250 people in an attempt to seize power. Turkey claims that the U.S. has promised to review the extradition of Fethullah Gülen. The Antalya Film Festival in Turkey was canceled due to controversies surrounding a documentary about the 2016 coup. Turkish secret agents kidnapped Gülen's nephew in Kenya and transferred him to Turkey. The Turkish prosecutor's office issued arrest warrants for 176 military personnel on charges of having connections with Fethullah Gülen.
Reuters Reports the Death of Fethullah Gülen in the United States
Fethullah Gülen, a prominent Islamic cleric and former ally of Turkish President Erdoğan, has died in the U.S. at 83. He was accused of orchestrating a failed coup in Turkey in 2016, leading to ongoing tensions between Turkey and the U.S. regarding his extradition. His death may impact the political landscape in Turkey and the U.S.-Turkey relations.
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Fethullah Gülen reportedly died at 83 in the U.S., impacting Turkey's political landscape.
- Reuters announce Fethullah Gülen
- Recep Tayyip Erdoğan accuse Fethullah Gülen
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Gülen's passing could reshape Turkey's political landscape and its relations with the U.S.
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