Greek Minister Thanos Plevris Raises Concerns Over Religious Practices in Migrant Facilities

Greek Migration Minister Thanos Plevris expressed concerns about minors in migrant facilities being targeted for not wearing a burqa, citing the case law of the European Court of Human Rights. He questioned if practices like polygamy and child marriages, allowed by some religions, align with European culture.

17 Mar, 07:11 — 17 Mar, 07:11

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Thanos Plevris: We saw minors being targeted in migrant facilities because they were not wearing a burqa – Our basis is the case law of the European Court of Human Rights

“Religions are also subject to judgment: there are religions that allow polygamy and marriages of children with older men. When someone has been raised to hide her features, does that fit with European culture?” the Migration Minister wondered The post Thanos Plevris: We saw minors being targeted in migrant facilities because they were not wearing a burqa – Our basis is the case law of the European Court of Human Rights appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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