Western Thrace Turkish Minority Takes Religious Rights Concerns to UN Human Rights Council

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Federation says state appointment of muftis, control over religious institutions undermine minority's religious autonomy

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Ankara ignites new fire - NGO speaks of violation of rights of Muslim minority -

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At a time when the “calm waters” in Greek-Turkish relations are in turmoil, the UNHCR's statement to the UN is causing tensions.

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The European Federation of Western Thrace Turks has brought the issues concerning the right of the Western Thrace Turkish minority to elect their muftis and the status of their religious institutions to the attention of the UN Human Rights Court... 17.09.2026, Sputnik Türkiye

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The European Federation of Western Thrace Turks has brought the issues concerning the right of the Western Thrace Turkish minority to elect their muftis and the status of their religious institutions to the attention of the UN Human Rights Council. The Federation stated that current practices in Greece pose problems in terms of freedom of religion and belief and the principles of equality.