Two FETO Members Arrested While Illegally Entering Turkey from Greece
(MENAFN) Turkish security forces have arrested two individuals who were attempting to enter Turkey illegally from Greece, according to authorities. The National Defense Ministry confirmed that an investigation revealed the two people to be members of the Fethullahist terrorist Organization (FETO), which orchestrated the failed coup attempt in Turkey on July 15, 2016. The coup resulted in the death of 251 people and injuries to 2,734 others.
Ankara has accused FETO of being behind a long-running campaign to overthrow the state by infiltrating Turkish institutions, particularly the military, police, and judiciary. The organization is led by Fethullah Gulen, a cleric who has been living in self-imposed exile in the United States since 1999. The Turkish government has repeatedly called for Gulen's extradition to face charges related to the coup attempt, but the US has so far refused to comply with the request.
The arrest of the two FETO members highlights the ongoing efforts by Turkish authorities to combat the organization's influence and activities in the country. FETO has been designated as a terrorist organization by the Turkish government, and many of its members have been arrested and prosecuted in the years since the coup attempt. The organization has also been accused of running a vast network of schools and businesses around the world to promote its agenda and raise funds.
The issue of FETO's activities remains a source of tension between Turkey and its allies, particularly the US. The Turkish government has accused the US of harboring and supporting the organization, which has strained relations between the two countries. However, the US has maintained that it has no involvement with FETO and has urged Turkey to provide evidence of its allegations.
The arrest of the two FETO members attempting to enter Turkey illegally from Greece is a reminder of the ongoing threat posed by the organization to Turkey's stability and security. It is also a reminder of the need for continued international cooperation and efforts to combat terrorism and extremism in all its forms.
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