Failure To Extradite Gulen Will 'Sacrifice Relations With Turkey,' Official Warns

Turkey continued to ratchet up pressure on the United States concerning the extradition of a Pennsylvania-based cleric accused of planning a failed coup attempt, saying failure to return Fethullah Gulen would cause great harm to relations between the countries, VOA News reported Tuesday. "If the US does not deliver [Gulen], they will sacrifice relations with Turkey for the sake of a terrorist.” – Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag The Turkish government has repeatedly tried to increase pressure on the U.S. into handing over Gulen since shortly after the failed July 15 coup attempt. Last week, lawyers representing Gulen said the Turkish government had provided no evidence to prove his involvement...