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Turkish Authorities Crack Down on Christianity; Deny Church Land for Worship Space

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.

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Christian 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.

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“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.

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AVISO: 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

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Altınkaynak and Others v. Turkey

Turkey defies European Convention on Human Rights by discriminating against Christians.

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In 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.“

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Missionary 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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