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Parliament Speaker Rejects Alevi Proposal on Religious Grounds

ALEVI DEBATE IN PARLIAMENT

Parliament Speaker Rejects Alevi Proposal on Religious Grounds

Parliament Speaker Cemil Çiçek rejected a proposal by opposition People’s Republican Party (CHP) deputy Hüseyin Aygün to open a “cem house” (Alevi house of worship) in Parliament, citing a “fatwa” (religious decree) issued by the Directorate of Religious Affairs.

Attacks on Alevi Cem House

Attacks on Alevi Cem House

"Oppression cannot intimidate us. This cem house is going to be opened" is the message of local residents after the municipality police again attacked the Alevi Yeşilkent Pirsultan Cem House in Avcılar. Many people were beaten during the assault on the place of worship.

29 March 2012 Nilay Vardar

Sixth Attack on Alevi Place of Worship

Sixth Attack on Alevi Place of Worship

An Alevi worship place in Izmir was attacked for the sixth time. A fire broke out which, according to the police, was caused by playing children. Ali Balkız, Head of the Alevi Bektashi Federation, said it was an attack by the "followers of sharia".

4 October 2010 Berivan Tapan

BDP Claims Equal Status for Alevi 'Cem' Houses and Mosques

BDP Claims Equal Status for Alevi 'Cem' Houses and Mosques

MP Halis from Tunceli handed in a proposal for recognizing Alevi 'cem' houses as places of worship. He suggests the amendment of three laws. A similar proposal made by crossbench MP Genç from Tunceli in 2008 was not considered by the parliament.

21 January 2010 Tolga Korkut

Parliament Refuses To Discuss Status of The Alevi Place Of Worship

Parliament Refuses To Discuss Status of The Alevi Place Of Worship

Although the Republican People’s Party (CHP) supported Kamer Genç’s proposal to discuss the legalization of the Alevite place of worship, the Parliament refused to bring it up.

12 November 2008 Tolga Korkut

Alevis To The Rescue Of Their Cem House

The reactions are continuing about Gökçek’s announcement that the Dikmen Valley Cemevi will be demolished since it is illegal. Alevis want Gökçek to be respectful to all beliefs.