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Friday, August 26, 2011

Religious freedom for Turkey?

Religious freedom for Turkey?
By Elizabeth H. Prodromou and Nina Shea (USCIRF) - 08/26/11 10:12 AM ET

The recent resignation of Turkey’s military high command, along with reports that Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will subordinate the military to civilian rule, could mark a new era for that nation. Sweeping constitutional changes, however, are still needed to ensure fundamental rights and avoid exchanging one form of repression for another. The United States should challenge Turkey’s civilian leadership to make such long-overdue changes, especially regarding religious freedom, including for religious minorities.
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