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US State Dept Calls on Turkey to Respect Human Rights

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  • US state Dept Spox Ned Price issues a statement on the 50th anniversary of Turkey's closing of the Theological school of Halki urging Turkey to respect the right to freedom of religion as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and allow the reopening of the Seminary
  • Health Min Koca says 87% of active covid-19 patients are not fully vaccinated, pointing to a "very rapid increase" in infections in the last two weeks.
    • Notes vaccinations are at 65% in Istanbul but will hopefully reach 75% soon
  • Turkey says UN move to extend Cyprus peacekeeping mandate has 'no value for us' and ignores the will of the Turkish Cypriot people.
    • TNRC authorities say action was taken without its consent and calls on the UN to rectify the situation
  • NATO launches training programme for Afghan soldiers in Turkey.
    • Meanwhile, Turkish defense Ministry said Turkish troops will not partake in any combat operations in Afghanistan, except for "self-defense" purposes
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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