GENEVA (22 October 2013) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Heiner Bielefeldt, today hailed a key breakthrough in inter-faith communication reached by a cross section of religious leaders on the whole of Cyprus. The agreement allowed Muslim and Greek Orthodox religious leaders to cross the Green Line dividing the island. “These may seem like small steps, but they constitute a huge leap for the religious communities concerned,” Mr. Bielefeldt said. “I am very pleased about the recent positive developments and improved climate of interreligious…
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Source: Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Originally published 22 October 2013. This page reproduces only a short excerpt; the complete text remains on the official source website.
