Turkish Prosecution Could Hinder EU Chances
Two Turkish Christians recently went on trial for insulting "Turkishness" and disparaging Islam. The men were apparently trying to convert Muslims, a dangerous undertaking in this majority Islamic country. Turkey's Article 301 which prohibits denigration of "Turkishness" is highly controversial, as it has been used against many journalist and intellectuals, including a recent Nobel Prize winner (although those charges have since been dropped). Officials have demanded that the law be changed if Turkey is to join the EU. For more, read on here.