Gulenist Movement

21 journalists were appearing in court today after being detained as part of a sweeping crackdown following Turkey's July 15 failed military coup, while the country's Ministry of European Union Affairs suspended several staff.

Fethullah Gulen, the US-based cleric accused by Ankara of orchestrating the putsch in Turkey, has a wide following in his native country, where he enjoys support among the police and judiciary.

21 journalists were appearing in court today after being detained as part of a sweeping crackdown following Turkey's July 15 failed military coup, while the country's Ministry of European Union Affairs suspended several staff.

Fethullah Gulen, the US-based cleric accused by Ankara of orchestrating the putsch in Turkey, has a wide following in his native country, where he enjoys support among the police and judiciary.