"It should never be forgotten that the failed coup in Turkey was aimed at the global democracy as well. Our nation taught a historical lesson to those intending to plot coup attempts, and became a source of inspiration for all nations committed to the protection of democracy," Erdogan said.
An attempted military coup took place in Turkey on July 15. It was suppressed the following day. Turkish authorities have accused US-based dissident cleric Fetullah Gulen of having incited the coup and demanded his extradition. Following the coup, thousands of people, mostly officials, legal and educational workers, were detained or dismissed, commonly over alleged ties to Gulenists.
Turkish President also called on the world leaders to crack down on the Fethullahist Terrorist Organization/Parallel State Structure (FETO) in any countries across the world.
"From this podium I would like to call upon all our friends to take the necessary measures against the Fethullahist terrorist organization in their own countries for future of their own people and well-being," Erdogan said, addressing the UN General Assembly.
