Turkey ‘Re-Conquers’ Hagia Sophia Amid International Disapproval
Sunday, 26 July 2020 ()
Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia on Friday hosted its first Islamic prayers in 85 years, despite fierce criticism of the Turkish government’s campaign to revert the building to a mosque after being a museum for decades.For President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the much-publicized congregational worship represented the “conquest” of...
