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GAYS TO BE DISCHARGED FROM TURKISH ARMY
November 26, 2012 - 14:16 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Gays will be discharged from the army as punishment
for their "lifestyle choices," under the new penalty regulation draft
of the Turkish Armed Forces, Hurriyet Daily News reported.
For the first time in Turkey's history, homosexuality is clearly
indicated as "unnatural imminence" in a military document.
LGBT associations have harshly criticized the new change, labeling
it discriminatory and a violation of human rights as an individual's
personal life choice has nothing to do with their ability to perform
military duties.
Other behaviors set to be punished with discharge under the new penalty
regulation draft are murder, bribery, fraud and imprisonment for more
than one year.
Defense Minister İsmet Yılmaz is expected to introduce the draft
regulation to the Cabinet.
From: Baghdasarian
November 26, 2012 - 14:16 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Gays will be discharged from the army as punishment
for their "lifestyle choices," under the new penalty regulation draft
of the Turkish Armed Forces, Hurriyet Daily News reported.
For the first time in Turkey's history, homosexuality is clearly
indicated as "unnatural imminence" in a military document.
LGBT associations have harshly criticized the new change, labeling
it discriminatory and a violation of human rights as an individual's
personal life choice has nothing to do with their ability to perform
military duties.
Other behaviors set to be punished with discharge under the new penalty
regulation draft are murder, bribery, fraud and imprisonment for more
than one year.
Defense Minister İsmet Yılmaz is expected to introduce the draft
regulation to the Cabinet.
From: Baghdasarian