What you should know about Turkey's AKP-Gulen conflict
The recent AKP-Gulen split in Turkey has surprised many in the country and turned old allies into enemies.
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The political tension, if not “war,” between the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the Islamic community led by Fethullah Gulen, is currently the hottest topic in Turkey. Most foreigners, however, have a hard time understanding the exact nature of this peculiar battle, which is even too confusing for Turks themselves. Here are some basic guidelines to understanding the conflict.
Are they not all conservative Sunni Muslims?