Turkey: row over statue of naked woman
in Edirne staying on her feet amid controversy
30 January, 19:01
(ANSAmed) - ANKARA, JANAURY 30 - A controversy has erupted in western Turkey over a statue of a naked woman which has been erected by an association appealing to the secular nature of the republic founded by Ataturk. The statue, however, has annoyed many Muslim faithfuls. As reported by the conservative daily newspaper Milli Gazete, and repeated on the website of the lay-sympathizing daily Hurriyet, the case revolves around a statue dedicated to the ''Liberated, Modern Woman''.
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