The European Court of Human Rights has formally taken up 20 cases challenging Turkey’s designation of foreign Christians as national security threats, with a legal advocacy group warning that “peaceful worship and participation in church life are not threats to national security.”

The cases — largely supported by Alliance Defending Freedom International — were “communicated” to the Turkish government on Feb. 5, a procedural step signaling that the court considers them sufficiently related to be examined together and inviting Ankara to submit its observations as proceedings move forward.

“Deprived of access to the allegations, they had no…

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