"US panel presses Turkey on religious rights
(AFP) – 4 hours ago
WASHINGTON — A US congressional committee on Wednesday urged Turkey to ensure religious freedom and return church properties to their 'rightful owners' in a vote opposed by the Ankara government.
After a spirited debate, the House Foreign Affairs Committee approved a text that says Turkey should 'end all forms of religious discrimination' and 'return to their rightful owners' all churches and other Christian historic sites."
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