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Turkey Faces Backlash for Expelling Christians, Claims Unfounded
10/16/2025
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- At the OSCE Human Dimension Conference, Lidia Rieder of ADF International criticized Turkey for labeling Christian residents as 'security threats'.
- Since 2020, more than 350 foreign Christians have been expelled under internal security codes.
- Kenneth Wiest, a U.S. citizen, was banned from Turkey without evidence.
- Turkey's Communications Center denied these claims, asserting that decisions are based on legal grounds, not religious affiliation.
