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The Turkish government is deeply divided, between the islamist faction (Erdogan) and followers of the Gülen movement ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%BClen_movement ).

Recently, the Gülen faction, who has the support of much of the judiciary, has stepped up political attacks against Erdogan in the form of bugging, recording and releasing phone calls that show corruption among Erdogan and his top officials. These recordings have led to further protests (people have been protesting against Erdogan for a variety of reasons for over a year now).

As for Erdogan's credibility, he has very little for many reasons, not least of which for hosting jihadi terrorists on Turkish territory.



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