Sözcü newspaper reports that the Red Crescent has been receiving unearned real-estate benefits unavailable to other institutions.
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According to Sözcü, the Red Crescent is alleged to have received preferential treatment in real estate and financial matters.
The report's details indicate that the Red Crescent has been accorded treatment on property taxes and real-estate gains that differs markedly from the rules applied to other institutions.
Sözcü Gazetesi claimed that the Turkish Red Crescent receives preferential treatment different from other public and civil society organizations in terms of tax and rent practices in real estate and financial transactions. While it was argued that the organization's semi-official status forms the basis of these advantages, no official response has yet been received from the Red Crescent.
The financial transparency of public resources and charitable institutions is directly relevant to taxpayers, and an organization as widespread as the Red Crescent receiving preferential treatment affects the competitive conditions of other civil society organizations. If the allegations are verified, questions regarding the principles of justice and equality in the social assistance system could come to the agenda.
Mehmet Yılmaz