Turkish Professor To Sue Leader Of Azeri Diaspora?

TURKISH PROFESSOR TO SUE LEADER OF AZERI DIASPORA?

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Dec 23 2010
Armenia

At a press conference, Rector of Igdýr University, Prof. Dr. Ibrahim
Hakký Yilmaz addressed the initiative to open a department of Armenian
language and literature.

Unfortunately, the public misunderstood the university’s decision to
invite a specialist from Armenia, Professor Ibrahim Yilmaz said. He
pointed out it was not a final decision, but the initiative will,
if necessary, be developed, Haberler reports.

The Turkish scholar pointed out the need for applying science
in struggling against misinterpretation of historical events and
propaganda.

Universities are instruments for doing it, as they are independents
centers of free thought, he said. Most diverse viewpoints can be
discussed in the light of facts at universities, the Professor said.

He stated he expects Ismail Aghayev, Head of the World Azerbaijani
Diaspora, to apologize for insulting him. Otherwise, Ibrahim Yilmaz
will file a lawsuit.

Aghayev called the initiative to open an Armenian studied department
a failure and “going the limit.”

From: A. Papazian