Authorities in Türkiye ignored several requests from the Diyarbakir Protestant Church Foundation to use new land for a worship center; Foundation then brought legal challenge, which was struck down by court.
Lies weiterChristian banned from Türkiye brings case before European Court of Human Rights
ADF International files case on behalf of Rachel Zalma* before Europe’s top human rights court after she was unlawfully banned from living in Türkiye.
Lies weiter“The demise of democracy”: Victims of Turkish religious oppression speak out
At a high level event on “Freedom of Religion in Türkiye” held in the European Parliament today, victims of faith-based discrimination highlighted atrocities committed by the Turkish government and parts of society against Christian minorities in the country.
Lies weiterAVISO: Freedom of Religion in Türkiye – A focus on Christian minorities
Experts and witnesses to highlight grave violations committed against Christian minorities at event hosted by MEP Bert-Jan Ruissen and ADF International
Lies weiterAltınkaynak and Others v. Turkey
Turkey defies European Convention on Human Rights by discriminating against Christians.
Lies weiterIn Turkey, Christians are being persecuted just for preaching
„I’m afraid I can’t let you through,“ said the man at the airport desk. „The government has issued a permanent re-entry ban against you.“
Lies weiterMissionary forced to leave home in Turkey for preaching
David Byle, a Christian evangelist living in Turkey, was forced to leave the country he had called home for 19 years, where he had raised his children and had become a close-knit member of the community – simply because he shared his faith.
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