Fethullah Gulen , the Turkish Islamic preacher and a long-time critic of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan , has passed away at the age of 83, according to reports from Reuters citing Turkish TV channel NTV. Gulen had been residing in the United States for many years prior to his death. Originally, Gulen was an ally of Erdogan ; however, their relationship deteriorated significantly over the years. Gulen founded the Gülen movement, which is known for its emphasis on education, interfaith dialogue,

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