Turkey withdrawal from violence-on-women pact 'disappointing,' Biden says

“Turkey’s sudden and unwarranted withdrawal from the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence... is deeply disappointing."

Activists participate in a protest against Turkey's withdrawal from Istanbul Convention, an international accord designed to protect women, in Istanbul, Turkey March 20, 2021.

(photo credit: UMIT BEKTAS / REUTERS)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

MARCH 21, 2021 20:38

Turkey withdrawal from violence-on-women pact 'disappointing,' Biden says

“Turkey’s sudden and unwarranted withdrawal from the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence... is deeply disappointing."

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Turkey withdrawal from violence-on-women pact 'disappointing,' Biden says

“Turkey’s sudden and unwarranted withdrawal from the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence... is deeply disappointing."

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