Turkey breaks company with EU in gay vote

22/12/2008 | Writer: KAOS GL

Hurriyet Newspaper
December 23, 2008

In an atmosphere where Turkey is being criticized for the slow pace of its EU reforms, the country refuses to sign a declaration calling all states to take steps to stop the criminalization of homosexuality, contradicting its commitments to the EU in promoting human rights.

Turkey refused to sign a European Union-led declaration presented last week at the United Nations calling all states to take steps to stop the criminalization of homosexuality. The move contradicted Turkey
Tags: human rights