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France and Turkey Feud

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"A lose-lose situation", is how France’s former ambassador to Turkey sees the effect on Franco-Turkish relations of a bill to penalise genocide denial. François Picard’s panel looks at the timing and the trouble with politicians making laws about history.

DEBATE
  • François DOPFFER. Former French Ambassador to Turkey;
  • Bahadir KALEAGASI. International Coordinator, Turkish Industry & Business Europe (from Brussels);
  • Nicolas TAVITIAN. Board member, AGBU Europe (from Brussels);
  • Anne-Elisabeth MOUTET. Columnist, The Sunday Telegraph.

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France Turkey Feud

by Anonyme - 25/01/2012 - 01:33

Turkey accusing France of being racist is ridiculous given Turkeys bullying of its neighbours and occupation and ethnic cleansing of Cyprus. Unfortunately Turks are so wrapped up in nationalism they are unable to recognise human rights or examine their weong doings. Well done France.

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