Author: Emil Lazarian

The Guardian, UK
Oct 13 2006
A world without taboos
Is modern society as enlightened as it’s champions like to believe?
Ralf Dahrendorf
October 13, 2006 07:30 PM |
Not long ago, one might have concluded that, at least in Europe,
there were no taboos left. A process that had begun with the
Enlightenment had now reached the point at which “anything goes”.
Particularly in the arts, there were no apparent limits to showing
what even a generation ago would have been regarded as highly
offensive.
Two generations ago, most countries had censors who not only tried to
prevent younger people from seeing certain films, but who actually
banned books. From the 1960s, such proscriptions weakened until, in
the end, explicit sexuality, violence, blasphemy – while upsetting to
some people – were tolerated as a part of the enlightened world.
Or were they? Are there really no limits? Outside Europe, the
“anything goes” attitude was never fully accepted. And there were
limits in Europe, too. The historian David Irving is still in
detention in Austria for the crime of Holocaust denial. This is, to
be sure, a special case. The denial of a well-documented truth may
lead to new crimes. But is the answer to the old question, “What is
truth?” always so clear?
What exactly are we doing if we insist on Turkey’s acknowledgement
that the Armenian genocide did take place as a condition of its
membership in the European Union? Are we so sure of Darwin’s theories
of evolution that we should ban alternative notions of genesis from
schools?
Those concerned with freedom of speech have always wondered about its
limits. One such limit is the incitement to violence. The man who
gets up in a crowded theatre and shouts, “Fire!” when there is none
is guilty of what happens in the resulting stampede. But what if
there actually is a fire?
This is the context in which we may see the invasion of Islamic
taboos into the enlightened, mostly non-Islamic world. From the fatwa
on Salman Rushdie for The Satanic Verses to the killing of a nun in
Somalia in response to Pope Benedict’s Regensburg lecture and the
Berlin Opera’s cancellation of a performance of Mozart’s Idomeneo,
with its severed heads of religious founders, including Muhammad, we
have seen violence and intimidation used to defend a particular
religion’s taboos.
There are questions here that are not easily answered by civilised
defenders of the Enlightenment. Toleration and respect for people who
have their own beliefs are right and perhaps necessary to preserve an
enlightened world. But there is the other side to consider. Violent
responses to unwelcome views are never justified and cannot be
accepted. Those who argue that suicide bombers express understandable
grudges have themselves sold out their freedom. Self-censorship is
worse than censorship itself, because it sacrifices freedom
voluntarily.
This means that we have to defend Salman Rushdie and the Danish
cartoonists and the friends of Idomeneo , whether we like them or
not. If anyone does not like them, there are all the instruments of
public debate and of critical discourse that an enlightened community
has at its disposal. It is also true that we do not have to buy any
particular book or listen to an opera. What a poor world it would be
if anything that might offend any group could no longer be said! A
multicultural society that accepts every taboo of its diverse groups
would have little to talk about.
The kind of reaction we have seen recently to expressions of views
that are offensive to some does not bode well for the future of
liberty. It is as if a new wave of counter-enlightenment is sweeping
the world, with the most restrictive views dominating the scene.
Against such reactions, enlightened views must be reasserted
strongly. Defending the right of all people to say things even if one
detests their views is one of the first principles of liberty.
Thus, Idomeneo must be performed, and Salman Rushdie must be
published. Whether an editor publishes cartoons offensive to
believers in Muhammad (or Christ, for that matter) is a matter of
judgment, almost of taste. I might not do it, but I would
nevertheless defend the right of someone who decides otherwise. It is
debatable whether recent incidents of this kind require a “dialogue
between religions.” Public debate making clear cases one way or the
other seems more appropriate than conciliation. The gains of
enlightened discourse are too precious to be turned into negotiable
values. Defending those gains is the task that we now face.
Project Syndicate, 2006.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

PanARMENIAN.Net
Paris Ready to Continue Dialogue with Turkey
13.10.2006 13:24 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ After the French parliament backed a bill that would
punish those who deny the Armenian Genocide, which has caused a deal
of great tension between Turkey and France, Paris stated that it
wanted to continue its dialogue with Turkey. The French Foreign
Ministry has stated that Paris is willing to carry on the dialogue
with Turkey. Ministry spokesman Jean-Baptiste Mattei said at a news
conference, `We are willing to carry on our dialogue, strong
cooperation and friendship with Turkey.’ Mattei also remarked that the
bill was `unnecessary and inappropriate.’ Also reiterating that a long
period of time awaited the bill’s passing, he noted he would speak
about the steps the government took at each phase of this long
process. Catherine Colonna, the minister in charge of European
affairs, spoke in the General Assembly hall before the vote on behalf
of the government and opposed the bill. Stating that the bill should
not be voted on, she said, `As the government, we are against the
bill’, reports zaman.com
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

PanARMENIAN.Net
BBC: Majority Rates Genocide Denial as Crime
13.10.2006 13:33 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The website of the BBC Russian branch is conducting
a survey on the attitude to genocide as a crime against humanity.
52.2% out of 1500 voters consider the denial of genocide to be a
crime. 18.97% think it’s expression of freedom. 6.5% rate denial as
harmless delusion. 22.28% think it’s dangerous provocation. The BBC
says this survey is not official.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

PanARMENIAN.Net
Dutch Armenians Thank French Parliamentarians
13.10.2006 13:41 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Federation of Armenian Organizations in the
Netherlands (FAON) is glad that the French National Assembly in large
majority has adopted a bill, which makes denial of the Armenian
Genocide a crime, says the press release received by PanARMENIAN.Net
from the FAON communication unit. Denying the holocaust has been a
crime in France since 1990.
`The Federation believes that with such a provision a dam is raised
against denial propaganda of the Turkish government, which is painful
for the Armenians. Also in the Netherlands such denial material is
spread, on internet sites, in writings and also in the public
debate. For victims and their surviving descendants it is cause for
problems each time. On basis of the discrimination prohibition in the
Criminal Code such remarks are in principle already a crime. It would
be a major improvement if the Dutch legislation would make it
explicitly clear that public expressions, where genocides are
systematically denied with the intention to hurt or discriminate
people, will be impossible in The Netherlands. The Federation hopes,
therefore, that the initiative bill submitted by
Mrs. Huizinga-Heringa, Member of Parliament of Christian Union
faction, which foresees the punishment of the genocide denial, will be
adopted by the House of Representatives. The Federation emphasizes for
sake of completeness that this bill is not directed to the denials in
itself, as it is suggested sometimes in the media, but to the
offending or discriminating aspects of genocide denials,’ the FAON
statement says.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

PanARMENIAN.Net
Armenian Community of Bulgaria Reveals Its Best Characteristic as Rule
13.10.2006 14:57 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Armenian community of Bulgaria makes some 10
thousand people. They are all Bulgarian citizens, Bulgarian Ambassador
to Armenia Stefan Dimitrov said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net.
According to him, this is the data obtained during the latest census
in 2001. As much Armenian citizens having a permanent residence in
Bulgaria are engaged in small and middle business mostly. `There are
27 Armenian churches in all the cities where Armenians live. I should
stress that our churches experience no discrepancies. Besides, there
are schools in Plovdiv, Sofia, Bourgas and Varna, where the Armenian
language is taught. The Armenian language chair functions in the Sofia
University. I am glad that the Armenian community of Bulgaria reveals
its best characteristic as a rule,’ the Ambassador said.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

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WE CAN’T SAY IT’S WORSE IN ARMENIA
[04:42 pm] 13 October, 2006
The rights of the victims are best of all protected
in Austria, Belgium and Great Britain. And worst of
all? `It is hard to answer that question, but there
are countries which have carried out protection of the
rights of victims for decades and naturally they have
more progress than others’, said Minister of Justice
David Haroutyunyan. According to him, Austria, Belgium
and Great Britain have many things to teach other
countries, including Armenia.
`The protection of the rights of victims is still on a
low level in Armenia’, said Minister of Justice David
Haroutyunyan. In the 27th conference of Ministers of
Justice of the CoE countries which took place on
October 11-13 the Ministers agreed to pay more
attention to victims of crimes who have psychological,
social and economic or physical hardships. David
Haroutyunyan claimed that in some two months Armenia
will have progress in protecting victims.
The next Conference of the CoE Ministers of Justice
will take place on the Canary islands.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

October 13, 2006
PRESS RELEASE
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
6252 Honolulu Avenue
La Crescenta, CA 91214
Tel: (818) 248-7737
Fax: (818) 248-7745
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: <; AT THE ORANGE COUNTY ARMENIAN BOOK FAIR LET US WALK WITH FAITH AND FOLLOW THE PATH, MISSION, AND TRADITIONS OF OUR HOLY TRANSLATORS DECLARED THE PRELATE On Sunday, October 8, in celebration of Armenian cultural month, the Forty Martyrs Pastor, Board of Trustees, and the administration of A.G. Minassian School had organized a book fair, under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, which took place at `Gugasian' Hall. On the morning of the book fair, the Prelate conducted Holy Mass at `Gugasian' Hall (due to renovation at the church). Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian and Parish Pastor Rev. Hrant Yeretsian assisted at the altar. In his sermon, the Prelate first gave thanks to God for granting him the opportunity to be with the Orange County parishioners and to jointly celebrate Armenian cultural month and to preside over the opening of the book fair. The Prelate commended the combined efforts of the pastor, board of trustees, and parishioners in the renovation of the church, stating that alongside the physical renovation of the church, each and every parishioner must also be renewed spiritually. He emphasized that the community members must stand together and pursue not only the physical renovation of the church but also the renewal of themselves, their community, organizations, and other affiliated bodies. Only by working together with faith for the fulfillment of a common mission, can we enjoy the fruits of our service, concluded the Prelate. Following Mass, the parishioners headed in a procession to the hall of the `Armenian Center', where the Prelate conducted the opening of the book fair. The Prelate Visits A.G. Minassian School On Wednesday, October 11, the Prelate paid an official visit to Ari Guiragos Minassian Armenian School in Orange County, as part of his visitations to Prelacy Schools on the occasion of the beginning of the new academic year. Accompanying the Prelate were Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian, Rev. Hrant Yeretsian, and Executive Council Chairman Dr. Garo Agopian. At the school, the Prelate was greeted by Principal Mr. Assadour Assadourian, after which he visited each class where he spoke to the students about the Armenian language and culture founded by our holy translators. The students in turn greeted the guests with songs and poetry dedicated to the Armenian language. The Prelate then met with the school principal and church board of trustees, where he received updates on the school's endeavors and their future plans. The visit concluded with the Prelate offering his blessings for a safe year. From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

PRESS RELEASE
Fund for Armenian Relief
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Contact: Edina N. Bobelian
Tel: (212) 889-5150; Fax: (212) 889-4849
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:
October 13, 2006
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RESEARCHERS ENSURING PROSPERITY FOR ARMENIA WITH SUPPORT OF FAR
Armenians have much to be proud of. A strong people, they have survived
countless hardships and disasters. They have created emotionally stirring
works of literature and cultivated a deep and lasting faith. Previous
generations of Armenians were continually recognized for their academic and
scientific achievements.
During the past 100 years, Armenians have been global leaders in fields such
as laser technology, cosmic ray physics, and astrophysics. However, with
the joys of independence came a devastating financial crunch that left many
talented scientists and researchers unable to pursue their studies and
projects in their homeland.
With little economic support from the government and the nation’s scientific
institutions, many of Armenia’s brightest minds began leaving their country
in search of employment opportunities elsewhere. As they continue to
emigrate, the hopes of using Armenia’s academic rigor to create a better
future are diminishing. Now, however, it looks like a brighter dawn will
rise, thanks in part to the efforts of a few ambitious Armenian-American
scientists and the Fund for Armenian Relief (FAR).
FUNDING GREAT WORKS
In 1999, a group of prominent academic and community leaders founded the
Armenian National Science and Education Fund (ANSEF) under the auspices of
FAR. Their goal was to provide support and guidance to the scientific and
scholarly talent in Armenia.
Brilliant thinkers – such as Edgar Housepian, Vartan Gregorian, Yervant
Terzian, Tavit Najarian, Harut Barsamian, Garabed Eknoyan, Mihran Agbabian,
and Aram Chobanian – founded ANSEF because they knew how vital it was for
the newly independent Republic of Armenia to retain its most educated
citizens.
“It is well recognized that for a nation to survive and be successful it
should have a strong academic and research environment. A nation’s lasting
legacy is reflected in the great works of its people,” said Dr. Yervant
Terzian, a world-renown astrophysicist at Cornell University and one of the
original founders of ANSEF. “We have done so much to help Armenians simply
survive, but by supporting science we are building a solid foundation for a
prosperous, independent Armenia.”
ANSEF provides grants directly to scientists and scholars, funding research
in the fields of engineering, natural sciences, physical sciences, and the
humanities. It only takes $5,000 to fund a project for one year —
providing salaries for several researchers and assistants, along with
computers and equipment. Very often this financial help supports
researchers support their families.
“FAR is grateful to have so many brilliant thinkers working hard to improve
all of Armenia by improving conditions for the nation’s scholars,” said
Kevork Hovnanian, FAR’s Founder and Honorary Life Chairman. “People like
Dr. Terzian could easily do nothing, but instead they give of their time and
talent to make a difference in Armenia. And it takes so little to help a
researcher stay in Armenia.”
Each year FAR is able to offer around 20 ANSEF grants, though it receives
between 200 to 300 quality proposals. Funds are awarded to select proposals
following a peer review and recommendation by distinguished academics in
research institutions such as Cornell, Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, and
others.
BUILDING A CULTURE OF MERIT
This peer-review of projects is unique in Armenia, where Soviet authorities
awarded research funding based on connections and the arbitrary will of the
government rather than skill. By requiring proposals to undergo a
peer-review by international experts, FAR is teaching Armenia’s researchers
how to be competitive in today’s global, knowledge-based marketplace.
“The aim of ANSEF is to assist in maintaining and strengthening the Armenian
intellectual community,” said Dr. Terzian, who chairs the ANSEF Research
Council that coordinates the anonymous refereeing of the proposals to
international experts for review. “This will ensure creating the great
leaders needed for a strong country. We should do our best to promote
excellence and to encourage the young generation to follow the pioneering
scientific and scholarly tradition in Armenia.”
In the six years of its existence, ANSEF has received 1,258 project
proposals. It has been able to provide funding for 144 projects. More than
500 senior and junior researchers have been able to continue their work in
Armenia thanks to ANSEF support. More than 235 articles have been published
in prestigious international scientific journals based on research made
possible by ANSEF grants.
Because the rules governing funding are so stringent, ANSEF grants are
recognized by Armenian researchers as a validation of their work. They
realize the importance of this new system, which has also helped raise the
quality of proposals to meet international standards.
SHAPING THE FUTURE
Another consideration in awarding grants is the inclusion of young
scientists and scholars in the team of researchers who work on the
proposals. By rewarding quality over connections, ANSEF gives vital support
to younger researchers who have good, solid ideas. This helps build the
next generation of Armenian intellectuals.
Dr. Astghik Shahkhatuni, for example, is a junior researcher at the Molecule
Structure Research Center of the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia.
Dr. Shahkhatuni, 26 years old, has been internationally recognized for her
work in understanding the structure of the human genome, work funded in part
by an ANSEF grant.
With the support of ANSEF, Dr. Shahkhatuni is able to stay in Armenia, while
making incredible scientific advances. By remaining in Armenia she also
serves as a role-model for her peers and the younger generation, encouraging
them to dream of a promising future in Armenian scientific community.
“She is just one of the many researchers we are able to help thanks to ANSEF
and those donors who support its unique mission,” said Randy Sapah-Gulian,
Chairman of the FAR Board of Directors. “It is amazing the level and
quality of research done in Armenia. FAR is proud to be able to support
many of those projects. We need to do more to help develop this talent and
ensure a brighter future for our independent homeland.”
With more outstanding proposals received than ANSEF is able to fund, FAR is
continually looking for donor support to engage Armenia’s top scientists and
scholars.
LOOKING AHEAD
The people of Armenia still require basic humanitarian projects that meet
basic needs, such as food distribution, adequate shelter, and medical
attention. In tandem, the people of Armenia need to be empowered to build
the nation’s future. ANSEF’s mission is forward looking. By supporting
today’s thinkers and scientists, ANSEF aims to create a brighter future for
the entire nation.
“Education and progress in science and engineering are imperative for a
better future for Armenia. Education is the greatest asset of the country.
Knowledge and pride in the country, these will be the wealth for our
country,” explained Dr. Terzian. “Armenia is a very progressive country
where the sciences flourished, particularly in physics, chemistry and
engineering. I can see new vigor in the youth, especially in these
subjects.”
This passion for academic research and its transformative powers are what
drove Dr. Terzian to be one of the founders of ANSEF. A renowned
astrophysicist, Dr. Terzian is an expert on planetary nebulae, physics of
interstellar medium, galaxies, and radio astronomy. He has led observations
using Arecibo, the largest radio telescope in the world, as well as the
orbiting Hubble Space Telescope.
Since 2002, Dr. Terzian is Chairman of the U.S. Square Kilometer Array (SKA)
consortium, a consortium of universities and research institutes in the
United States that are studying and prototyping technologies under
development for the SKA. The SKA is an international project to build the
largest radio telescope in the world (its collecting array will measure one
square kilometer). Construction is scheduled to begin in 2012 and should be
completed by 2018. The SKA will be one of a suite of new, large telescopes
for the 21st century probing fundamental physics, the origin and evolution
of the Universe, the structure of the Milky Way Galaxy, and the formation
and distribution of planets.
A widely published academic, he is conducting cutting-edge significant
research on dark matter, an important topic in cosmology — the study of the
beginning of the universe and its evolution. Along with his research, he is
also a respected and admired professor on the Cornell University campus,
where he is the David C. Duncan Professor in the Physical Sciences in the
Department of Astronomy and Space Sciences.
Even with his hefty research and teaching schedule, Dr. Terzian finds time
to devote to ANSEF because of its importance in creating the future of
Armenia by supporting its academics today.
“My motivation is to encourage Armenian talent, including the youth, and to
spark their vision of a strong scientific and scholarly Armenia. I feel
happy that, through ANSEF, we have done some good work in Armenia,” he said.
DONORS ASKED TO CREATE ENDOWMENT FUNDS
“FAR is constantly working not just to provide basic support to Armenia, but
to empower its people,” FAR Founder and Life Chairman Kevork Hovnanian said.
“And ANSEF is definitely one of the FAR programs that best reaches to a
bright future for the nation, and one that deserves our support.”
ANSEF has thus far existed thanks to general donations. This, however,
limits the number of grants that can be awarded each year. Countless
deserving proposals go unfunded, with more and more researchers searching
outside of Armenia to find support for their studies.
To ensure future funds are available, ANSEF has begun asking donors to
establish endowment funds. By giving $125,000 for an endowment fund, either
individually or in a group, donors will be able to name the fund and direct
its annual grant to a particular field — for history or chemistry or
astrophysics, for example.
“If someone believes the vitality of Armenia is important, then ANSEF is an
important program for them to support,” FAR Executive Director Garnik
Nanagoulian said. “We are proud of all that FAR has done over the years,
but ANSEF really benefits the productivity and success of Armenia in the
future, because it acts as a springboard, propelling Armenian scientists and
scholars into success in the international marketplace.”
The new named endowment funds can memorialize a loved-one, honor a team of
co-workers, or celebrate the achievements of a specific researcher. The
principal of the endowment will never be touched, with just a portion of the
interest earned used to provide direct financial support to Armenian
researchers in perpetuity. Researchers in America, and non-academics, who
want to see a brighter tomorrow for Armenia, are encouraged to support ANSEF
today.
* * *
Since its founding in response to the 1988 earthquake, FAR has served
millions of people through more than 220 relief and development programs in
Armenia and Karabagh. It has channeled more than $265 million in
humanitarian assistance by implementing a wide range of projects including
emergency relief, construction, education, medical aid, and economic
development.
FAR, one of the preeminent relief and development organizations operating
there, is dedicated to realizing the dream of a free, democratic,
prosperous, and culturally rich Armenia. It works towards a brighter future
by partnering with donors to make life better for our people. By offering
hope and more promising prospects in Armenia, Karabagh, and Javakhk, FAR
binds the Diaspora and the Armenian family together around the globe.
For more information on ANSEF or FAR, or to send donations, contact us at
630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016; telephone (212) 889-5150; fax (212)
889-4849; web ; e-mail [email protected].
–10/13/06
E-mail photos available on request.
PHOTO CAPTION 1: Professor Yervant Terzian, ANSEF founder and chairman of
its Research Council, at the Cornell University-operated giant radio
telescope antenna in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
PHOTO CAPTION 2: Dr. Astghik Shahkhatuni meets and discusses her 2006 ANSEF
project with Dr. Edgar Housepian, FAR Board member and ANSEF founder, during
his recent trip to Armenia.
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SERBIA PRESSURE PAYS OFF IN 3-0 DEFEAT OF ARMENIA
By Milos Milosavljevic
Reuters, UK
Oct 12 2006
BELGRADE, Oct 11 (Reuters) – Three goals in the second half gave Serbia
a comfortable 3-0 victory over Armenia on Wednesday and command of
Euro 2008 qualification group A.
Serbia missed a flurry of early chances and Marko Pantelic blazed a
14th-minute penalty over the crossbar after Nikola Zigic was brought
down in the box.
Pantelic also hit the woodwork as Serbia piled on the pressure only
for Armenia keeper Gevorg Kasparov to keep them at bay with a series
of saves.
Serbia’s offensive game finally paid off in the 54th minute when a
charging Zigic was brought down in the box for the second time and
Dejan Stankovic slotting the ball into the left corner to the relief
of the 20,000 home crowd.
Substitute Danko Lazovic made it 2-0 after 62 minutes, heading in an
inviting cross from Ivica Dragutinovic.
Armenia had midfielder Rafik Nazaryan sent off for a second booking
after 76 minutes and man-of-the-match Zigic crowned a superb display
with a diving header in stoppage time.
Serbia have 10 points from their opening four games, two more than
second-placed Finland.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

PATRICK DEVEDJIAN: TURKEY CAN’T TEACH US LESSONS ON FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Noyan Tapan News Agency
Oct 12 2006
PARIS, OCTOBER 12, NOYAN TAPAN. “Turkey should recognize the Armenian
Genocide and its denial should be punished. Recognition of the Genocide
and establishing a punishment for its denial are the result of the same
logic.” Deputy Frederick Dutua declared this at the discussion of the
Armenian bill at the French parliament on October 12. He mentioned
that cases of denying of Armenian Genocide have been always left
unpunished and France as a country – leader in the issue of human
rights protection, is going towards the step of considering denial
of the Armenian Genocide as a crime by adopting a law on this.
“History of the countries of the world is part of the global history.
Therefore, one should respect peoples’ history. Not only the Armenian
Genocide, but also all genocides should be recognized by UN,”
Dutua added.
Then Patrick Devedjian, Armenian Deputy of French National Assembly,
member of the People’s Movement Union making a majority at the
parliament, took the floor. He declared that Turkey can’t teach France
lessons on freedom of expression, until it liquidates Article 301 of
the Criminal Code. “Some persons assert that this law to be adopted
by France, allegedly, will impede Turks’ disputes around this issue,
but even Olli Ren (General Commissioner on EU Extension: NT) has
declared lately that freedom of expression has not registered any
progress in Turkey,” the Armenian Deputy stressed.
Devedjian reminded that Turkey has denied the fact of the Armenian
Genocide for 90 years: “After 1915 the Genocide was recognized for a
short time and some legal proceedings were held. Turkey denies even
this,” the Deputy emphasized.
Patrick Devedjian also touched upon the Turkish point of view that,
allegedly, parliaments “have no right to write history.” “The point
is that parallel with denying the Genocide Turkey wishes to spread
this denial in our country. Demonstrations are organized here by
instructions of the Turkish government and with Turkish flags. They
constantly assert that, allegedly, the Genocide “is a lie.” The Mayor’s
Office has been unable to do anything to prevent such demonstrations up
to present. If this law is adopted, the Mayor will have a possibility
to prohibit such cases,” P.Devedjian said.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress