Fethullah Gulen's stance on democracy 1994-2016

Fethullah Gulen’s stance on democracy 1994-2016

Date posted: July 17, 2016

For more than 40 years, Fethullah Gulen and Hizmet participants have advocated for, and demonstrated their commitment to, peace and democracy.

Mr. Gulen has reiterated his clear stance on democracy, in the wake of the coup attempt in Turkey. Here is what he had said back in June 1994:

“I believe, from now on, both in Turkey and in the rest of the world, there will we no going back from democracy.”

Tags: Democracy | Fethullah Gulen | Turkey |

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