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Death of Fethullah Gulen Expected to Ease Turkey-US Tensions

Oct 22, 2024, 04:15 AM

The death of Fethullah Gulen, a prominent Turkish leader in the USA, is expected to remove a major point of friction between Turkey and the United States. Gulen, once an ally of the Turkish government, was later accused of masterminding a coup attempt in Turkey. His extradition had been a contentious issue between the two nations, described as a 'constant thorn in the relationship' by Soner Cagaptay in a statement to Ezgi Akin. With his passing, this issue is anticipated to no longer matter, potentially easing diplomatic tensions.