Monday, June 09, 2008

Turkey's military confronts government over scarves for women students

"Turkey's military confronts government over scarves for women students
ANKARA — Turkey's military has taken a stand against its the Islamist government over the issue of a secular state.

The Turkish General Staff endorsed a ruling by the Constitutional Court that blocked the attempt of the ruling Justice and Development Party to enable Muslim women to wear headscarves in universities."

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