Turkish security services have seized a nephew of exiled cleric Fethullah Gulen and taken him back to Turkey, media outlets announced Monday. Selahaddin Gulen had been accused of being a member of an outlawed organisation headed by his uncle. He had been detained in Kenya since May 3, 2021, before he was handed over to the Turkish authorities. Turkish officials were not involved in the operation in Kenya, officials aware of the developments said, adding it was all political. Since the failed coup, Turkey has "repatriated" dozens of people accused of belonging to Gulen's network, regardless of the repercussions such actions may cause abroad.

Source: The Star June 01, 2021 20:03 UTC