Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is continuing his assault on Turkey's institutions, as he has ordered the closure of 2250 schools and charities connected to the exiled cleric Fethullah Gulen. Erdogan has already fired 20,000 teachers and school administrators, as well as thousands of lawyers and other educated people from government. The schools, hospitals, and social service organizations targeted by Erdogan are private institutions. Associated Press: In a new tactic against suspected coup plotters, Turkey on Saturday announced it had seized more than 2,250 social, educational or health care institutions and facilities that it claims pose a threat to national security. The health ministry said patients at hospitals that are being seized will be transferred to state hospitals, highlighting the sweeping impact of the government's crackdown after a failed July 15 coup attempt. A top Turkish official also accused some European countries of...(Read Full Post)