Joint message after İskeçe Çınar Mosque trial: ‘Our struggle will continue’
Representatives of the Turkish community in Western Thrace issued a message of unity following the latest hearing in the Çınar Mosque case, stressing that their struggle for religious freedoms and community rights would continue.
The case stems from incidents that occurred at Çınar Mosque in October 2024 and involves four prominent members of the Turkish minority community. The proceedings have attracted significant public attention and have been closely followed by minority institutions, local leaders and supporters.
Following the hearing, community representatives emphasized that the case extends beyond the individuals standing trial and concerns broader issues affecting the Turkish minority in Western Thrace. They thanked supporters who attended court proceedings and reiterated their confidence in the judicial process.
In their joint statement, participants underlined the importance of solidarity and collective action, arguing that the proceedings have become a symbol of the community’s broader efforts to defend its institutional and religious rights. They pledged to continue pursuing their cause through legal and democratic means.
The case remains one of the most closely watched legal proceedings involving the Turkish minority in Western Thrace and is expected to continue drawing public attention in the coming months.
