Turkey Dismisses 22 Academics From University Named After Erdogan

A group of more than twenty academics was dismissed from the university named after the Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan because of their alleged ties to the movement of opposition Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen supporters,according to local media.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Turkish authorities have dismissed 22 academics from the university named after the country's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which is located in the northeastern city of Rize, because of their alleged links to the July thwarted coup, local media reported Tuesday.

A group of more than twenty academics was dismissed from the medical faculty of the educational institution because of their alleged ties to the movement of opposition Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen supporters, the Turkish Minute news portal reported.

On July 15, a coup attempt took place in Turkey suppressed by the following morning. Approximately 26,000 people have been arrested since the attempted overthrow of the Turkish government that led to over 260 deaths. Officials alleged that Gulen, who Ankara believes is seeking to overthrow the current government, was linked to the coup.

Thousands of military officers, high-ranking civil servants, judges and teachers suspected of being Gulen supporters have been detained or sacked in Turkey after the failed coup attempt.