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Hundreds of Turkish Airlines’ staff sacked after failed coup
Turkish Airlines is believed to have sacked 350 employees over their alleged links to the movement accused of trying to overthrow the government.
Cabin crew and management were among those fired as part of a purge of state institutions, say local reports.
So far, the authorities have sacked, suspended or detained around 60,000 people, most of whom worked in the public sector.
Authorities decided the airline staff were linked to a religious movement which President Tayyip Erdogan claims is behind the attempt to get rid of him on July 15.
They are accued of sympathizing with or belonging to a religious group headed by Islamic preacher Fethullah Gulen, who lives in the US.
The financial news website Thelira.com said about 250 cabin crew were dismissed, along with 100 management and administrative staff.
More than 200 people died in the attempted political coup carried out by a small part of the military two weeks ago. Since then, British holidaymakers visiting Turkey have been advised to carry their passports at all times, but otherwise holidays in Turkish resorts have been unaffected.
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