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Sacramento leaders gather for Iftar dinner in celebration of Ramadan

“As Muslims, we believe that it’s kind of a blessing when we share with our neighbors and friends and colleagues,” said Atilla Kahveci, executive director of Pacifica Institute. “So this is a good opportunity to do exactly that.”

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Turkish inmate jailed over alleged Gülen links dies of heart attack in prison

Mehmet Çataklı, a 51-year-old inmate jailed over alleged links to the faith-based Gülen movement, died of a heart attack on Saturday in İstanbul’s Marmara Prison the TR724 news website reported.

Message of Condemnation and Condolences for Mass Shooting at Bondi Beach, Sydney

We strongly condemn the horrific mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, that targeted the members of the Jewish community who were gathered for a Hanukkah celebration.

Media executive Hidayet Karaca marks 11th year in prison over alleged links to Gülen movement

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in 2023 concluded an application filed by Karaca for his arbitrary detention in 2015, saying that his detention was a violation of his rights.

ECtHR faults Turkey for convictions of 2,420 applicants over Gülen links in follow-up to 2023 judgment

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled Tuesday that Turkey violated the rights of 2,420 people convicted of terrorism due to their alleged ties to the faith-based Gülen movement, finding that the judiciary failed to ensure fair trials and imposed criminal penalties without a legal basis.

New Book Exposes Erdoğan’s “Civil Death Project” Targeting the Hizmet Movement

A major new contribution to the human rights literature on contemporary Türkiye has been released with the publication of Erdoğan’s Civil Death PROJECT – Persecution of the Hizmet Movement in Türkiye, authored by civil rights scholar Prof. James C. Harrington and international human rights attorney Coşkun Yorulmaz.

European Human Rights Treaty Faces Legal And Political Tests

The European Court of Human Rights rejected Turkey’s appeal, upholding violations of fair trial rights for 239 individuals convicted on terrorism charges linked to the Gülen movement.

ECtHR rejects Turkey’s appeal, clearing path for retrials in Gülen-linked cases

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) on Monday rejected an appeal by the Turkish government to refer to the Grand Chamber its ruling that allows the retrial of 239 people convicted on terrorism charges for alleged links to the faith-based Gülen movement.

Erdoğan’s Civil Death Project’ : The ‘politicide’ spanning more than a decade

Gülen’s core message was the primacy of service, that is, the “most meaningful way to express one’s faith is through positive action,” Yorulmaz says, such as building schools, delivering relief, partnering across differences.

After Reunion: A Quiet Transformation Within the Hizmet Movement

Once known primarily for its educational and civic work in Turkey, the Hizmet Movement has evolved into a multicultural moral network—a shared spiritual space connecting people across continents under a common vision.

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Fethullah Gulen – man of education, peace and dialogue – passes away

“With sorrowful hearts and humble acceptance of Allah’s will, we share the news of the departure of Fethullah Gülen Hocaefendi from this temporal world.” Chestnut Retreat Center where Mr. Gulen resided since 1999 announced.

Fethullah Gülen’s Condolence Message for South African Human Rights Defender Archbishop Desmond Tutu

I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who has been an advocate for human rights and equality throughout his life in his native South Africa and around the world.
– Fethullah Gulen