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On the centennial of the Treaty of Lausanne, Kurdish political groups call for recognition

On the centennial of the Treaty of Lausanne, Kurdish political groups call for recognition

The treaty, which shaped modern Turkey, recognized Greeks, Armenians, and Jews as official minorities, while leaving Kurds, which is the largest non-Turk ethnic group in the country, without constitutional recognition.

The 'Women Discuss Lausanne on Its 100th Anniversary' workshop proclaims a declaration

The 'Women Discuss Lausanne on Its 100th Anniversary' workshop proclaims a declaration

"While the Treaty of Lausanne was regarded as the deed of foundation of the Republic of Turkey, it turned into a populicide for those who do not have Turkish and Sunni identities," the declaration says.

Kılıçdaroğlu Criticizes Erdoğan’s Comments on Treaty of Lausanne

Kılıçdaroğlu Criticizes Erdoğan’s Comments on Treaty of Lausanne

Kılıçdaroğlu has responded to Erdoğan who criticized the Treaty of Lausanne and those who had signed it; “We defend the Republic, they defend the Caliphate. We defend the citizens, they defend slavery”.

30 September 2016