Turkish ruling party purifies himself

The ruling Turkish AK Party could look forward to a internal cleansing.

Yildirim made his statement to MPs of his own party. the Turkish authorities since the attempted coup of July 15 are working to reduce Gülen's influence. Thousands of soldiers, but also judges, policemen and even teachers have been arrested or put out their duties because of alleged links with the movement Gülen.

The cleric himself denies having anything to do with the coup. He lives in the United States. Turkey, the Americans asked for his extradition.