Fethullah Gulen's response to 'coup' accusations

Fethullah Gulen’s response to ‘coup’ accusations

Date posted: July 20, 2016

This is how Fethullah Gulen has responded to ‘the coup’ accusations.

Tags: Defamation of Hizmet | Fethullah Gulen | Military coups in Turkey | Turkey |

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