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U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom condemns targeted expulsions of Christians in Türkiye
USCIRF releases statement urging US government action following Türkiye’s targeted deportations of Christian missionaries; recommends country be added to Special Watchlist for severe religious freedom violations. ADF International applauds push to protect religious freedom and…
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Turkish Government Denies Targeted Deportation of Christian Missionaries; Accuses European Parliament of ‘Interference’
Turkish Foreign Ministry dismisses overwhelming 502–2 vote as “baseless,” despite mounting scrutiny over expulsions of Christian missionaries from the country European Parliament voted to condemn use of Turkish security codes to expel Christians; this followed European Court of Human Rights recent decision to take 20 cases of missionaries expelled from Türkiye; the majority…
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Top European Court Takes Up Cases of Christians Banned from Türkiye
European Court of Human Rights formally communicates 20 cases of Christians banned from Türkiye solely for living out their faith ADF International supports 17 cases, highlighting serious, systemic human rights concerns Strasbourg (5 February 2026)…
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Türkiye Labels Christians as ‘National Security Threats’ to Justify Mass Expulsions
Speaking today at the OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, Lidia Rieder, Legal Officer for ADF International warned that the government of Türkiye is systematically targeting Christians under the guise of “national security,” expelling hundreds of…
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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…
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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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