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Inspectors from the Ministry of National Education began inspecting Armenian schools last week. It has been learned that the inspectors told school administrators that Armenian schools would no longer be allowed to accept students from Armenia and that these students would have to continue their education at state schools. The inspectors are also requesting information about the prospect of students from Armenia who received education in previous years. According to information we have obtained, the inspections will not be limited to Armenian schools; Greek and Jewish schools are also included in the scope of the inspections. The Ministry of National Education’s request is being criticized on the grounds that it would restrict students’ right to education.

Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin is set to meet with administrators and principals of Armenian schools. During the visit, Minister Tekin is expected to exchange views on the current situation and needs of Armenian schools. The meeting will take place on Saturday, July 25, at the Kazaz Artin Amira Bezciyan Hall in Kumkapı.

HDP Istanbul MP Garo Paylan brought the impunity of the hate crimes against the minority groups to the parliamentary agenda.