Eamon Gilmore, the EU Special Representative for Human Rights levelled harsh criticism against Turkey and its discriminatory policies implemented which affect the Greek minority, and respect for human rights from the podium of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Gilmore, who called on Turkey to protect human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law, noted that Turkey’s policies had resulted in ” the Greek minority today being on the verge of extinction.”
His remarks were made on the 30th anniversary of the adoption at the High-Level Meeting on the Rights of Persons belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious, and Linguistic Minorities (the anniversary is on December 18).
Regarding the Greek minority, said:
“The EU deeply regrets the past discriminatory policies implemented by Turkey, which resulted in the Greek minority being on the verge of extinction today. In this context, the EU reiterates its call on Turkey to protect human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law, including the property rights of persons belonging to minorities and minority legal entities.”
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