content tagged with Fethullah Gülen

Fethullah Gülen, accused of orchestrating the 2016 coup attempt, dies at 83

Fethullah Gülen, accused of orchestrating the 2016 coup attempt, dies at 83

The cleric, known for maintaining good relations with politicians across the political spectrum, formed an alliance with the AKP government in its early years. However, it was the AKP that ultimately dismantled his massive organization after their alliance unraveled.

21 October 2024

Nineteen military officers, civilians handed life sentence over 2016 coup attempt

Nineteen military officers, civilians handed life sentence over 2016 coup attempt

Each defendant was handed 79 aggravated life sentences and 3,901 years in prison.

26 November 2020

Constitutional Court: Fine Imposed on Journalist over Article Violated Freedom of Expression

Constitutional Court: Fine Imposed on Journalist over Article Violated Freedom of Expression

Journalist and writer Tuşalp was sentenced to pay a fine in 2014 upon a complaint by Fethullah Gülen.

12 December 2019

US Delegation in Turkey for Extradition of Gülen

US Delegation in Turkey for Extradition of Gülen

The US delegation has come to Turkey to discuss the extradition of Fethullah Gülen to Turkey in the wake of the July 15 coup attempt.

President Erdoğan to USA: Turkey or FETÖ

President Erdoğan to USA: Turkey or FETÖ

President Erdoğan has spoken about the extradition request for Gülen: “Sooner or later the United States will make a choice. Turkey or FETÖ. Coup plotter terrorist FETÖ or country of democracy Turkey.”

12 Journalists Including Mümtazer Türkone Arrested

12 Journalists Including Mümtazer Türkone Arrested

Within the operations carried out against the Fethullah Gülen community following the coup attempt on July 15, 12 journalists including Mümtezer Türkone, columnist of the Gülen-linked former Zaman daily have been arrested.

Detention Warrant for 42 Journalists

Detention Warrant for 42 Journalists

Custody order has been issued for 42 journalists including journalist Nazlı Ilıcak within the investigation into Gülen Community.

Official Request For the Arrest of Fethullah Gülen

Official Request For the Arrest of Fethullah Gülen

Istanbul 1st Peace Court is reportedly working to issue an international arrest warrant for the influential cleric Fethullah Gülen after police authorities informed that he doesn’t reside in Turkey.

29 December 2014

Cleric Fethullah Gülen to Sue Columnist

Cleric Fethullah Gülen to Sue Columnist

Influential cleric Fethullah Gülen sent a tweet message, giving the signal that he is likely to sue a former Zaman newspaper columnist for defamation.

4 November 2014

Prosecution Showing No Haste in Hearing Colonel Çiçek

CONSPIRACY PLAN AGAINST AKP AND GÜLEN

Prosecution Showing No Haste in Hearing Colonel Çiçek

Senior General Staff Officer Colonel Dursun Çiçek is still on duty after having been accused of signing an "Anti-Reactionary Plan" 11 days ago.

24 June 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

"Allegations of Plan Legitimise Gülen Movement"

Ertuğrul Kürkçü on the Alleged Plan against AKP and Gülen

"Allegations of Plan Legitimise Gülen Movement"

Speaking to the Birgün newspaper, bianet coordinator Kürkçü discussed the alleged military plan.

"Turkish Army Needs to Become Transparent"

Alleged Plans against AKP and Gülen

"Turkish Army Needs to Become Transparent"

Retired military judge Kardaş comments on allegations that army made plans against the ruling AKP.

15 June 2009 Erol Önderoğlu