Thursday, September 20, 2007

Turkey debates draft of new constitution - Radio Netherlands Worldwide - Independent thinking, independent voice - English

"Turkey debates draft of new constitution
New draft fits in better with Western European traditions by Johan Huizinga* 20-09-2007 Turkish headscarfThe draft for a new Turkish constitution has put Islamic headscarves right back in the centre of media attention. If adopted, the draft would abolish the current ban on wearing headscarves at universities. But the document is about more than just headscarves. It is an attempt to definitively settle scores with a past in which the army played a key role."

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