Detention sought for 103 more academics in Turkey

Detention sought for 103 more academics in Turkey

ANKARA
Detention sought for 103 more academics in Turkey Ankara prosecutors have issued warrants for 103 academic personnel and detained 31 over alleged links to the U.S.-based Islamic preacher Fethullah Gülen, believed to have masterminded the failed July 15 coup attempt in Turkey. 

Some 31 of them were detained during operations conducted in 16 provinces. 

Some 22 of the suspects were reportedly abroad.