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Abducted From Kyrgyzstan, Educator Orhan Inandi Paraded in Turkey as a ‘Terrorist’
July 06, 2021

Abducted From Kyrgyzstan, Educator Orhan Inandi Paraded in Turkey as a ‘Terrorist’

By Catherine Putz
Turkish President Erdogan, who previously denied knowing anything about Inandi, announced his "capture" by Turkish intelligence.

Founder of Kyrgyzstan’s Gulen-linked Schools Missing, Kidnapping Suspected
June 04, 2021

Founder of Kyrgyzstan’s Gulen-linked Schools Missing, Kidnapping Suspected

By Catherine Putz
Where is Orhan Inandi?
Turkey Seeks Extradition of 2 Gulen School Employees From Kyrgyzstan
December 31, 2019

Turkey Seeks Extradition of 2 Gulen School Employees From Kyrgyzstan

By Catherine Putz
Two employees of the re-named Sapat school network are reportedly in detention. A Bishkek court has stalled their extradition.

The Fate of Turkmenistan’s Gülenists
September 03, 2019

The Fate of Turkmenistan’s Gülenists

By Nick Ashdown
What’s become of the students arrested by Turkmen authorities in 2016-17 at the height of the Gülen crackdown?

Turkey’s Gülen Crackdown Comes to Cambodia
January 16, 2019

Turkey’s Gülen Crackdown Comes to Cambodia

By Danielle Keeton-Olsen
One of Cambodia’s top international school systems has quietly changed hands amid the Gülen controversy.

In Kyrgyzstan, Erdogan Again Warns of Gulen Network Coup
September 05, 2018

In Kyrgyzstan, Erdogan Again Warns of Gulen Network Coup

By Catherine Putz
Since 2016, Turkey has pressed for Kyrgyzstan to close Gulen-linked schools. So far, Bishkek continues to resist.

Turkish President Erdogan Urges Kyrgyzstan to Join Fight Against Gulen
April 11, 2018

Turkish President Erdogan Urges Kyrgyzstan to Join Fight Against Gulen

By Catherine Putz
Kyrgyz President Jeenbekov did not respond directly to Erdogan's urging to deal with Gulen-linked institutions.
Afghanistan Plays Turkey's Game, Arrests Teachers Reportedly Linked to Gulen
December 15, 2017

Afghanistan Plays Turkey's Game, Arrests Teachers Reportedly Linked to Gulen

By Catherine Putz
Kabul seems willing to pay the price to play with Ankara, that price being a few Turkish teachers.

An Uzbek President Touches Down in Turkey for the First Time in 18 Years
October 25, 2017

An Uzbek President Touches Down in Turkey for the First Time in 18 Years

By Catherine Putz
As Mirziyoyev heads to Ankara, conditions are ripe for a rapprochement in bilateral ties.

Turkmenistan's Gülenist Crackdown
June 10, 2017

Turkmenistan's Gülenist Crackdown

By Catherine Putz
Ashgabat needs to maintain amenable relations with Ankara.

Political Scandals Bring Pakistan and Turkey's Leaders Together
November 23, 2016

Political Scandals Bring Pakistan and Turkey's Leaders Together

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
Nawaz Sharif and Recep Erdogan: Two paranoid leaders who need each other.
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan Reject Turkish Calls to Close Gülen Schools
August 01, 2016

Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan Reject Turkish Calls to Close Gülen Schools

By Catherine Putz
Bishkek usually takes coup threats seriously, but Gülen-linked educational institutions are well-liked.

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