Omer, a taxi driver, expressed shock at Gulen's passing: "It finally happened," indicating how Gulen's death symbolizes a significant closure in the narrative surrounding the coup attempt.
In gatherings at the Sarachane memorial, people reflected on the 2016 coup attempt as a pivotal moment in Turkey, marking a shift in the socio-political landscape of the country.
Fethullah Gulen, once an ally of Erdogan, became a scapegoat for the coup, highlighting the complexities of Turkish politics and the collapse of their alliance.
Despite Turkey's repeated requests, the U.S. refused to extradite Gulen, contributing to tensions between the two nations, revolving around issues of justice and alleged political conspiracies.
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