Alevism

Turkey's Council of State has ruled in a landmark decision that the state should cover the electric expenses of "cemevis," Alevi houses of worships that are not officially recognized by the state.

The Sivas Massacre, an arson attack staged by radical Islamists on mostly Alevi intellectuals inside the Madımak Hotel that killed 33 intellectuals and two hotel personnel, was commemorated on its 24th anniversary on July 2 in the Central Anatolian province of Sivas.

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on June 20 that the Turkish government must pay compensation amounting to 54,000 euros to an Alevi foundation on the grounds of religious discrimination.

The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has excoriated the government for postponing ceremonies to commemorate an Alevi saint in the southeastern province of Adıyaman.

You must not criminalize half of the nation for its preferences. You must not say they side with terrorists. You must not demonize them, see them as enemies, and accuse them of being traitors. 

You must not say they are "not native or national." You must not accuse them of siding with crusaders, or being a tool of foreign powers, German spies, servants to the English...

A local district municipality has denied claims that there is a decision to demolish a cemevi, an Alevi place of worship, in Istanbul's Sultangazi district due to its "unlicensed construction," state-run Anadolu Agency reported on April 19. 

Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım has said that Alevis, Sunnis, Kurds and Turks are brothers in Turkey, adding that all citizens in the country are "first-class."

Resolving the conflicts between Alevi and Sunni teachings is one of Turkey's most important responsibilities, Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım has said on the occasion of Nevruz.

Resolving the conflicts between Alevi and Sunni teachings is one of Turkey's most important responsibilities, Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım has said on the occasion of Nevruz.

Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmuş has said the government will hold an official ceremony in Ankara to mark the birthday of Caliph Ali, 27 years after the last time it was celebrated with the Alevi community of Turkey.