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May 02, 2007
Quickie Link: Turkey's Gay Community Lacks Legal Protections
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By vanrozenheim
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(Turkey) - Gays in Turkey say they lack legal protections and face social stigma in a Muslim nation with a secular tradition of government that has implemented broad reforms in its bid to join the European Union - but remains heavily influenced by conservative and religious values. For the most part, they face less pressure than in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and other Muslim countries where Islamic codes are enforced with more rigor. Yet, for many, being homosexual is an exercise in deception.
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