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FETÖ

On July 15, 2016, the treacherous coup attempt orchestrated by the terrorist organization FETÖ, which targeted democracy, all state institutions of Türkiye, and its citizens, was thwarted thanks to the extraordinary dedication and courage of the Turkish people. This incident revealed a new and unprecedented face of terrorism.

Following this deadly attempt, combating the FETÖ terrorist organization beyond our borders has become a top priority for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The efforts of this terrorist organization—which adheres to no democratic values or moral principles—to gain political and economic influence are clearly visible in the countries where FETÖ operates. The same tactics it employed in Türkiye are also being used elsewhere. As such, this new-generation terrorist organization poses a threat not only to the Turkish nation but also to other countries in which it is active.

In an effort to raise international awareness of this threat, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs remains actively engaged at the global level.

Current efforts focus on closing or transferring schools, foundations, and associations affiliated with FETÖ, as well as preventing individuals linked to the organization from establishing a safe haven abroad and evading justice and the rule of law.

Accordingly, we continue to take measures to prevent these terrorist entities from using the names “Türkiye,” “Turkish,” or the Turkish flag in their activities.

As part of the struggle against FETÖ’s educational network, 252 affiliated schools across 22 countries had been taken over by 2024. In addition, more than 200 new schools were established in various countries.

In many countries, FETÖ-linked entities have been banned and their members expelled. International organizations such as the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have adopted resolutions recognizing FETÖ as a terrorist organization. Furthermore, in 2018, the Supreme Court of Pakistan officially designated FETÖ as a terrorist group.

In October 2021, FETÖ was registered as a terrorist organization in a declaration issued on the occasion of a summit attended by our President and the Heads of State of Togo, Burkina Faso, and Liberia.

The Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA), in its Antalya Declaration dated January 10, 2023, recalled the 9th and 12th sessions of its General Assembly held in 2016 and 2019, respectively, and once again reaffirmed its solidarity and full support for Türkiye in its fight against FETÖ.