Long-buried tensions between an ancient Assyrian Christian monastery and its neighbouring Muslim villagers are coming to a head in South Eastern Turkey.
The dispute is about land around the monastery. But the ongoing legal battle has resurrected past sectarian tensions.
Anita McNaught reports from Midyat in south east Turkey.
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