Juneau man’s thoughts drift home after Turkish coup attempt

When members of Turkey’s military tried to seize control of their country last week, Turks living overseas – including in Alaska – weren’t immune to fear and uncertainty.
Muzaffer Uyanik works at Diamonds International. (Photo courtesy of Mary Uyanik)Muzaffer Uyanik is Kurdish and was born and raised in a town in eastern Turkey close to the Iranian and Iraqi borders.
“They call it Lake Van,” Uyanik said. “We have the biggest lake in Turkey, so it makes i