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Turkish Cypriots protest law allowing hijabs in schools

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May 3, 2025

Protesters on Friday said the law, introduced in March by the breakaway Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, threatens the community’s secular traditions. The division between Turkish and Greek Cypriots dates back to the mid-1970s. The TRNC is recognized only by Turkey.

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