"Turkish govt faces fierce debate over Armenia, Kurds
This constitution is an obstacle to all democratic rights. ‘If you do not change it, you cannot achieve anything’
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
ANKARA: Turkey’s government has won international praise for efforts to end a bitter dispute with Armenia and expand rights for Kurds, but a fierce battle is brewing at home over the highly charged issues.
According to parliamentary sources, the government will put the two issues before lawmakers soon after they resume legislative work on Oct 6 — five days after parliament re-opens."
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