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Turkey, key U.S. ally, cited for religious freedom woes

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WASHINGTON (RNS) Turkey stands as a new and controversial addition to an annual list of the worst offenders of religious freedom released Tuesday (March 20) by the U.S. Commission on International Religious. By Lauren Markoe.

Topics: Culture, Social Issues
Beliefs: Christian - Orthodox, Islam, Judaism
Tags: catholic, countries of particular concern, dictatorships, egypt, greek orthodox, iran, jewish, jewish chaplains, muslims, nato ally, religious freedom

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