Turkish government quits ‘hijacked’ treaty aimed at preventing violence against women

Turkey has formally left

Turkey has formally left an international treaty intended to prevent violence against women, months after announcing plans to exit the agreement over concerns it had been “hijacked” and was no longer compatible with family values.

The nation’s official departure from the agreement comes after a last-ditch court appeal aimed at halting Turkey’s withdrawal was rejected by a three to two ruling against reversing the government’s decision.

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