Turkey used Maarif Foundation to close or take over 162 Gülen-linked schools in 29 countries: report

The Turkish government used the state-controlled Maarif Foundation (TMV) to secure the closure, confiscation or transfer to the TMV of at least 162 educational institutions linked to the faith-based Gülen movement in 29 countries through methods ranging from diplomatic pressure to coercive interventions involving security forces or intelligence services, according to a new report. Drawing […] The post Turkey used Maarif Foundation to close or take over 162 Gülen-linked schools in 29 countries...

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