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Thursday, February 17, 2005

Turkish Daily News:Council of Europe report divides Turkish politics

"Council of Europe report divides Turkish politics
Thursday, February 17, 2005

Controversial suggestions calling for removal of reference to religion on ID cards and compulsory religious classes get mixed reaction not only from government but also from the opposition

KEMAL SAYDAMER

ANKARA � TDN Parliamentary Bureau


Turkish opposition parties were split yesterday over suggestions in a Council of Europe report that the government should remove reference to religion on identity cards and compulsory religious education in schools. "

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