Turkey's Alevis, who follow a brand of Islam that is rooted in Shiite beliefs, have long complained of discrimination in the mostly Sunni country, including the non-recognition of their "cemevi" houses of worship.
Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said today the cemevi would be given legal status, but did not elaborate. Other reforms announced include improvements to the Roma community's rights, strengthening civic society groups and an increase to the minimum wage.