Archive - Damaris Kremida

Turkish Christians plan appeal of fine

ISTANBUL—The lawyer representing two Turkish Christians fined for “illegal collection of funds” plans to take the case to a European court because he fears the court-ordered fine sets a crippling precedent for churches. more »

By Damaris Kremida - Mar 27, 2009

Topic: Citizenship, Persecution, Religious Liberty

2 Christians to be tried for ‘insulting Turkishness’

ISTANBUL, Turkey—Turkey’s decision to try two Christians under a revised version of a controversial law for “insulting Turkishness” has cast a cloud over the country’s record of freedom of speech and religion. more »

By Damaris Kremida - Mar 24, 2009

Topic: Citizenship, Persecution, Religious Liberty

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