Controversial Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen dies aged 83 | DW News

The Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen has died aged 83. Ankara accused him of orchestrating a coup attempt in 2016 in which around 250 people were killed. Gulen always denied any involvement. He was a former close ally of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan before a major falling-out, and had lived in the United States since 1999. The Turkish government has confirmed his death. 00:00 Fethullat Gulen dead at 83 00:29 DW’s Julia Hahn reports from Istanbul Subscribe: For more news go to: Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: ►Twitter: ►Instagram: ►Twitch: Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: #Turkey #Gulen #Erdogan