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Turkish authorities detain Fethullah Gulen's brother

 

ISTANBUL - Turkey's state-run news agency says authorities have detained the brother of Fethullah Gulen, the U.S.-based Islamic cleric Ankara accuses of masterminding July's failed coup which led to more than 270 deaths.

 

Anadolu Agency says authorities had been searching for Kutbettin Gulen on charges of "membership in and leadership of a terrorist organization" when he was detained at a friend's home in the western city of Izmir on Sunday.

 

Officials told Anadolu no charges are being brought against his spouse or the friend.

 


פרסום ראשון: 10.03.16, 13:45