Fethullah Gulen challenges Erdogan, calls for international probe into Turkey coup allegations

Date posted: July 18, 2016

Fethullah Gulen challenges Erdogan, calls for international probe into Turkey coup allegations, and says will accept findings.

Source: Youtube , July 16, 2016

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

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