Challenges in Communication Regarding Religious Freedom in Cyprus
April 3, 2026
The occupying regime is attempting to blame the Cypriot government through religious issues. They organized a pilgrimage to the Halal Sultan Tekke mosque to create negative perceptions. The government clarified that Turkish Cypriots can visit places of worship without restrictions. The request from the Turkish authorities related to Turkish settlers who do not have crossing rights, not to Turkish Cypriots. The lack of dialogue and cooperation is worsening the situation.