Monday, February 21, 2005

JTA NEWS:Council of Europe asks Turkey to fight homegrown anti-Semitism

"Council of Europe asks Turkey
to fight homegrown anti-Semitism
By Yigal Schleifer

ISTANBUL, Feb. 21 (JTA) � A European report on racism and intolerance in Turkey is calling for greater efforts to combat anti-Semitism in the country.
The report, released last week, was issued by the Council of Europe, a body that focuses on democratization and human rights issues. Based in Strasbourg, France, the organization, which has 46 countries as members, is distinct from the more influential European Union. "

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