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Conditions may have improved for Turkey's Kurds but the future is still uncertain. Following pro PKK riots, 250 children are now facing lengthy prison sentences.
In Turkey, where family honour is dependent on female chastity, transvestites are particularly despised. Shunned by both the gay and straight community they face widespread discrimination.
A brief overview of the Turkish Mevlevi Order and ita impact on electronic music as performed by Canadian/Turkish artist Mercan Dede. We see how the performance of the Whirling Dervishes is moving forward with modern times and how a young generation in Istanbul think about its influence and the Turkish society as a modern democracy.
A brief look at the Turkish minority group called the Alevies. We see them on a day of celebration and find out about their tradition
This program gives a brief explanation of the Yezides in Turkey. We meet a family who live in a rural community in South Anatolia and we describe shoprtly their beliefs, thier philosophy and wisdom. Today their life is still affected by misunderstanding and discrimination; and many are thinking, they are devil worshippers
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Following the French and Dutch referendums, what now for the EU? Why has the prospect of Turkish membership enflamed such passions? Our offering this week is an intelligent and thought provoking documentary on modern day Turkey. From the legacy of Ataturk to the threat of Islamic fundamentalism, it provides a snapshot of a nation in transit. Made for ARTE.
Tired of the tyranny of the Mullahs, Iran's youngsters are turning to music and sport to vent their frustration. They're desperate for political change.
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