Over 30 Turkish diplomats and families seek asylum in Germany

‘Nearly three dozen Turkish diplomats and family members have claimed asylum in Germany over alleged affiliation to the network of US-based opposition leader Fethullah Gulen, whom the government in Ankara claims to have masterminded the failed July 15 coup attempt.
German Interior Ministry spokesman Johannes Dimroth announced on Monday that 35 Turkish diplomatic passport holders have formally applied for asylum.
He, however, did not provide any information about the asylum seekers’ identities, positions or status of their applications.’
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