The Messiah and his Kittens (Pt 1) - The Mahdi wears Armani
In the first episode of a four-part series, The Sunday Times's award-winning Middle East Correspondent, Louise Callaghan, tries to get to grips with one of the most bizarre stories she's ever covered.
In January last year, the leader of Turkey's most powerful cult was sentenced to over 1,000 years in prison. But what happened?
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This episode was first published on 28th January, 2022.
Host: Louise Callaghan, Middle East Correspondent at The Sunday Times.
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