Turkey dismisses 6000 more workers in post coup crackdown

According to various news sources, Turkey has indeed dismissed over 6,000 more public sector workers as part of its post-coup crackdown. This brings the total number of dismissed workers to over 120,000 since the failed coup attempt in July 2016.

The dismissals were announced by the Turkish government's Emergency Situation Presidency (DEİK) on November 22, 2017. The affected workers include teachers, judges, prosecutors, police officers, and other public sector employees who were accused of having ties to the Gülen movement, a religious and social movement led by Fethullah Gülen, who is accused of orchestrating the coup attempt.

The crackdown has been widely criticized by human rights groups and international organizations, who have expressed concerns about the lack of due process and the arbitrary nature of the dismissals. Many of those affected have been accused of being members of the Gülen movement without being given a fair trial or the opportunity to defend themselves.

The Turkish government has justified the dismissals as necessary to purge the country's institutions of those who pose a threat to national security and stability. However, critics argue that the crackdown is being used to suppress dissent and opposition to the government, and to consolidate President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's power.

The dismissals have also had a significant impact on Turkey's economy, as many of the affected workers were highly skilled and experienced professionals. The country's education system, in particular, has been severely affected, with many schools and universities struggling to operate without qualified teachers.

Overall, the situation in Turkey remains highly tense and uncertain, with many people facing uncertainty and fear about their future and the future of the country.