The constitution of Northern Cyprus protects the freedom of religion, and it states that Northern Cyprus is a secular state.[1]
The US Department of State report in 2002 stated that religious freedom was protected by law in Northern Cyprus and the government generally respected the freedom of religion.[2] The freedom of religion report in 2007 by US Department of State also stated that "Turkish Cypriot authorities generally respected this right in practice" and the practice of religion was generally free.[3] In 2009, Minority Rights Group International also reported that Turkish Cypriot authorities respected religious freedom in general.[4]
- ^ The Constitution of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Articles 23 and 30, Retrieved 2011-04-24.
- ^ 2002 Report on Human Rights in Cyprus, US Department of State, retrieved on April 21, 2011.
- ^ Cyprus International Religious Freedom Report 2007 - Cyprus, US Department of State, Retrieved 2011-04-24.
- ^ Cyprus Overview (Minority Rights Group International) Retrieved April 21, 2011.