Turkish singer steps down as UNESCO goodwill ambassador in protest of Turkey stance

Revered Turkish singer Zülfü Livaneli, who has been holding a post as UNESCO goodwill ambassador since 1996, has resigned, accusing the organization of “hypocrisy”, Turkish daily newspapers reported on Wednesday.

Livaneli noted in his resignation letter that UNESCO has remained silent in the face of human rights violations, attacks on free speech and…

Source: Turkish singer steps down as UNESCO goodwill ambassador in protest of Turkey stance – Turkish Minute