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Alleged restrictions on the right to freedom of religion. According to the information received, on 27 January 2011, the Turkish Court of Cassation published a ruling which granted substantial parts of St. Gabriel Monastery (Mor Gabriel), an Assyrian Christian religious center established in south-east Anatolia, to the Turkish Treasury. This case is reportedly one of many involving members of the Assyro-Chaldean community who continue to face difficulties in property and land registration procedures. Furthermore, the monastic community reportedly receives constant death threats from local people. In 2007, a monk was reportedly kidnapped by village guards, and there have been repeated attacks with land surrounding the villages being set on fire. In addition, the Assyro-Chaldean community reportedly continues to face restrictions in practicing their faith including bans on building new churches and celebrating their services, which is only permissible after preliminary approval by state authorities.Alleged victims: - More details... |
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