Turkish Cypriots protest over what they say is Turkey’s introduction of Islam into education system
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Several thousand Turkish Cypriots took to the streets of the northern half of ethnically divided Cyprus’ capital Nicosia on Friday to protest what they say is Turkey’s attempt to erode their secular roots and to strengthen the hold of political Islam over their society.
Rain showers cleared long enough for marchers to walk along a main thoroughfare hoisting trade union banners and holding placards reading “It won’t pass ” and “Cyprus will stay secular ” before gathering for a concert.
The protest is the latest in a series of demonstrations that leftist trade unions mounted to express their opposition to what they see as Ankara’s bid to mold staunchly secular Turkish Cypriots into a more politically pliable community through the Въведение на исляма в просветителната система.
Протестът пристигна ден преди визитата на турския президент Реджеп Тайип Ердоган в откъснатия северен Кипър, където той ще открие комплекс от държавни здания. Съобща...
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