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Category - Turkey

31 Dec 2011

The Armenian Genocide: What about Turkey?

December 2011 was characterised by two key Armenian events - one in France and another in Israel. In France, the National Assembly (he lower house of parliament) approved a draft law that would criminalise the denial of the Armenian genocide. Dr Harry Hagopian questions this approach. The horrific scale of the crime means this sensitive issue becomes laden with profound moral, ethical, legal, political and psychological implications, he says, recommending a pan-Armenian strategy.
21 Nov 2011

Events are moving fast in Syria

With developments relating to Syria proceeding fast, Middle East expert, churches' adviser, lawyer and Ekklesia associate Dr Harry Hagopian has been on Al Jazeera (English) again, offering an up-to-date assessment of where things are - not least in relation to Turkey's role and to the stance of the Arab League.
27 Oct 2011

Red Cross and Red Crescent bring earthquake relief to Turkey

The Red Cross and Red Crescent are cooperating to help the tens of thousands of people left homeless by the Turkey earthquake.
12 Sep 2011

Orthodox leaders smooth path to proposed summit meeting

The patriarchs of three ancient Orthodox Christian churches have met in Istanbul to discuss the situation of Christian minorities in the Middle East.
19 Jul 2011

Turkey told to stop forced evictions against vulnerable groups

The Turkish authorities have been told to halt a series of forced evictions which have already caused great suffering to vulnerable families
8 Mar 2011

Turkish Protestants still face 'long path' to religious freedom

Turkey's Christian churches still face severe hardships, despite recent pledges by the government to improve protection of religious rights.
23 Oct 2010

Turkish aide wants Hagia restored for Muslim and Christian worship

A Turkish government adviser has said that Christians and Muslims should be allowed to worship again in Istanbul's Hagia Sophia basilica.
27 Jul 2010

Cameron describes Gaza as 'a prison camp'

British Prime Minister David Cameron has launched an unexpectedly strong attack on the conditions in Israeli-blockaded Gaza.
27 Jul 2010

British PM presses for Turkey's EU accession

British PM David Cameron says he will "fight" for Turkey's accession to the European Union, despite the slow pace of negotiations.
20 Jul 2010

Warning over continued violation of children in Turkey

Violations of the rights of children in Turkey will continue despite legislative amendments due to be discussed by the country's parliament today.

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