"Discrimination
Published: 2/24/2005
BY TURGUT TARHANLI
RADIKAL- Last week the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) released its third report on Turkey. Our leaders and media rebuffed the report and its arguments that despite legislative reforms, gaps remain concerning racism and intolerance in Turkey's Constitution and its civil, criminal and administrative codes, particularly concerning allegedly compulsory religion courses and religious affiliation listings on national ID cards. However, of course it covered many other issues as well. The report drew a swift reaction from our politicos and media, both because we lack sufficient background on the ECRI�s activities, and also because the commission failed to provide reporters with adequate and unbiased information on the report. "
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