Turkish, US officials discuss US-based cleric's extradition

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Last Updated : Aug 23 2016 | 6:28 PM IST
Officials say Turkish and American justice officials are discussing Turkey's demands for the extradition of a US-based cleric accused of masterminding last month's failed coup attempt.
Turkey's Justice Ministry says its officials opened talks Tuesday with US Justice Department and State Department officials in the capital, Ankara.
Fethullah Gulen has lived in the US state of Pennsylvania for the past 17 years in self-imposed exile. He has denied any involvement in the July 15 coup attempt that claimed 270 lives.
The US government has asked for firm evidence before considering extradition. Senior officials in the Obama administration say Turkey's extradition requests have been based on allegations of other crimes against Gulen, not evidence of involvement in the coup attempt.

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First Published: Aug 23 2016 | 6:28 PM IST

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