Western Thrace Turkish Minority Raises Religious Rights Concerns at UN Human Rights Council

A federation representing the Turkish minority in Western Thrace has raised concerns about religious rights before the United Nations Human Rights Council, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.

The federation said the appointment of muftis by the Greek state, along with state control over religious institutions, undermines the minority's religious autonomy, Anadolu Agency reported.

The report did not provide further details on the specific session or proceedings at the UN Human Rights Council where the concerns were raised, nor did it include a response from Greek authorities.

The Turkish minority in Western Thrace, located in northeastern Greece, has long been a subject of diplomatic attention between Greece and Turkey, with religious and cultural rights frequently cited as points of contention by minority representatives.