Author: Kalantarian Kevo

TWO ARMENIAN BOXERS GO TO SEMIFINAL

armradio.am
13.07.2007 13:44

Two Armenian boxers, Arthur Grigoryan (51kg) and Azar Hovhannisyan
(57kg) proceeded to the semifinal of the European Youth Boxing
Championship underway in the Serbian city of Sombor, securing at least
bronze medals defeating their rivals in the quarterfinal. Ara Paluzyan
(60kg) lost in this round. Another three Armenian boxers were defeated
in the previous rounds.

The chief coach of the Amenian youth team is Derenik Voskanyan,
the choach is Karen Aghamalyn.

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"THE ECUMENICAL MOVEMENT IS SUFFERING
FROM LACK OF COMMITMENT"

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I

This is the full text of the interview that His Holiness Aram I had with
journalists on 13 July 2007 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Q. Your Holiness, how would you describe the present state of ecumenical
movement?

A. The ecumenical movement is not a static reality, as a movement it is in
constant search of new vision. The ecumenical vision must be based on the
Gospel message and should take into consideration the concrete realities of
the world. The message of Christ was responsive to the context and issues of
its time. The ecumenical movement must adopt the same approach in order to
be credible and relevant. Often we pay so much attention and, waste so much
time and spent so much energy and money on matters pertaining to the
articulation of the ecumenical movement. But meanwhile we lose the essence,
the spirit, the vision. Does the ecumenical movement anything to say to the
Christian of the 21st Century? Does it make any sense for those who are
sick, poor, marginalized, oppressed, exploited, terrorized, divided,
persecuted etc.? The ecumenical movement should come down from the level of
theories, concepts and methodologies to the level of concrete realities. The
question is not simply to be in tune with the new world but rather to have a
clear message, a concrete challenge to the men and women of today.

Q. In your recent book, "For a Church Beyond its Walls" you state that we
must go "beyond" institutionsWhat do you mean by that?

A. This is the main thesis and trust of my new book. By ‘institution’ I do
not mean only structure but also program, system, language, style, culture
that permeate and dominate our life. We have created them in specific times
and for specific purposes. Because institutions become outdated and
irrelevant, we must re-invent them; we must go beyond them; we must renew
the old ones and create the new ones and make them more relevant, reliable
and credible. This is what I mean by ‘beyond’. In my previous book, "In
Search of Ecumenical Vision" I emphasized the concept of ‘toward’. I believe
that these two notions, namely ‘beyond’ and ‘toward’ complement each other
and point to the same challenge, which I perceive in the following way:
first, we can no more remain the prisoners of our institutions; we must
renew, reform and revitalize them; second, we must challenge the status quo
that oppresses, marginalizes and overpowers and open ourselves to new
horizons; third, we need to develop empowering and participatory
institutions and create broader spaces for effective inter-action.

Q. The general perception in many church circles is that ecumenism is
losing its relevance. Out of your many years of ecumenical experience as
Moderator of the World Council of Churches, how you react to this
perception?

A. The ecumenical movement is neither going up nor down; it is, in a
sense, in lymbo; it requires a new vision. I want to spell out three
concerns: first, The Common Understanding and Vision policy statement of the
World Council of Churches (CUV) provides a broad and relevant vision. But,
unfortunately, CUV has become a theological piece of paper resting on the
shelves of the ecumenical movement. In my view it remains the most credible,
timely and comprehensive point of reference for those who are seeking a new
vision for the ecumenical movement. Second, the ecumenical movement needs a
radical revision of its priorities and methodologies. Although restructuring
and re-evaluation processes have been taking place in the last decade by
many ecumenical institutions, in my assessment they have not kept pace with
the rhythm of changing times and realities. Third, the most acute crises
that the ecumenical movement is facing is the lack of serious commitment on
the part of churches towards the ecumenical cause. It looks that the
ecumenical cause is no more a priority for many churches. Some have their
own agenda and others look for visibility. How can we challenge the churches
to re-own the ecumenical movement? How can we help the ecumenical movement
regain its credibility and relevance? These questions must be addressed by
ecumenical councils and organizations.

Q. Many people believe that the ecumenical movement has changed its focus
from church unity to inter-religious dialogue. Do you agree with this view?

A. Church unity is the raison d’être of the ecumenical movement. It must
continue to remain at the heart of the ecumenical reflection and action. I
agree that there is a setback in ecumenical efforts aimed at the unity of
the church mainly for the following reasons: first, after so many years of
hard work, the ecumenical movement has not been able to make concrete steps
on the way to unity. I see stagnation in ecumenical debate on unity. Second,
it seems to me that the churches themselves are not very much interested in
unity; they are more interested in strengthening their confessional unity.
Third, inter-religious dialogue has become a clear priority for the churches
and the ecumenical movement. It needs to be organized and integrated to the
ecumenical agenda in a way that does not harm other priorities. The Faith
and Order must revisit the unity debate by establishing a strong linkage
between unity and ethical, missiological and pastoral issues that touch the
existential life of our churches.

Q. The reconciliation that you have initiated between the Coptic and
Ethiopian Orthodox Churches was a great ecumenical achievement, in the
words a Coptic Metropolitan "you made history". From your point of view,
what is the importance of this reconciliation?

A. Coptic and Ethiopian Orthodox Churches belong to the family of the
Oriental Orthodox Churches and, therefore, they are in unity of faith. Due
to non-theological factors certain difficulties have emerged some forty
years ago between these Churches. This reconciliation was not an event,
strictly speaking, but a process which I started in 1991 when as Moderator
of the WCC I visited His Holiness Shenouda III and His Holiness Abba Paulos.
I do not want to discuss here the details of this process. But I want to
emphasize the special importance of this reconciliation for the Christian
presence in Africa, for the Oriental Orthodox Family and for the ecumenical
movement at large. I consider reconciliation an important model for the
ecumenical movement that deserves a special attention. Let me elaborate my
point. First, bilateral relations, collaboration and dialogue constitute the
basis of the ecumenical movement. How can the churches meaningfully
collaborate within a multilateral framework, if they cannot do that
bilaterally. Second, multilateral ecumenism on the other hand, helps create
an atmosphere of rapprochement and mutual understanding. Therefore,
bilateral and multilateral dimensions of the ecumenical movement must be
taken as an interrelated whole. Third, ecumenical collaboration may pave
the way towards unity of faith. The interconnection of faith and work, which
is clearly articulated in the New Testament theology, needs to be given due
consideration in the ecumenical movement. Fourth, and finally, the
ecumenical movement and the churches must give priority attention to
reconciliation in its missiological, ecclesiological and pastoral aspects.
We should bear in mind that the church is an "ambassador" sent to the world
by Christ for reconciliation.

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PRESS RELEASE
Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Contact: Haig Hovsepian

Tel: (818) 500-1918

Armenian Americans in Chico Meet with Republican Congressman Wally Herger

Chico, CA – Members of the local Armenian American community met with
Congressman Wally Herger from California’s 2nd Congressional District on
July 6, 2007. The meeting, held in Chico, California, [ninety miles north
of Sacramento] included a discussion of a range of topics important to the
Congressman’s Armenian American constituents.

"I was pleased with our meeting with Congressman Herger," explained ANCA-WR
Board Member John Boghossian after conferring with the Congressman. "He is
a straight shooter and so he understands what Armenian Christians endured
during the Armenian Genocide – I am hopeful that he will join over 218 of
his colleagues in cosponsoring H. Res. 106," Boghossian added.

The meeting with Congressman Wally Herger included the participation of his
district director Fran Peace, ANCA-WR Board Member John Boghossian, ANCA-WR
Executive Director Andrew Kzirian, Mrs. Silva Boghossian, and local Chico
resident Lori Adrian. Boghossian and Kzirian provided the Congressman with
a background of the Armenian American community in his District. The
delegation also shared with Congressman Herger the long history of Armenian
American political participation in the State of California.

Congressman Herger heard from his constituent Lori Adrian about the
importance of H. Res. 106, the Armenian Genocide Resolution. Adrian and the
group shared with the Congressman why it is vital to acknowledge the
unprecedented humanitarian relief effort that America launched for the
victims of the Armenian Genocide. Boghossian and Kzirian noted the strong
support of Republican Congressmen Duncan Hunter, Dave Reichert, Mark Kirk,
Ed Royce and others who have cosponsored the Armenian Genocide Resolution.
The group also discussed the anti-free speech environment in Turkey that led
to the assassination of journalist Hrant Dink. Finally, Kzirian provided
the Congressman with an overview of various documents, ranging from
gubernatorial proclamations on the Armenian Genocide to trade charts
demonstrating vast increases in trade volume between Turkey and countries
that have officially recognized the genocide.

Congressman Herger was born in Sutter County in 1945. He was raised on a
cattle ranch in a small community called Rio Oso, located south of Yuba
City/Marysville. Growing up, he worked on his family’s ranch, and was also
involved in the family’s small business. He got his start in elected office
as a member of the East Nicolaus School Board. He was elected to the
California State Assembly in 1980, serving there until his election to the
United States House of Representatives by the people of California’s Second
Congressional District. In 2006, Herger was elected to his 11th term in
Congress. He is married to Pamela, and they currently reside in Chico. They
are the parents of nine children, and have five grandchildren.

The Second District of California represented by Congressman Herger is
located in rural Northern California and stretches over 250 miles from north
to south. The district is composed of all or parts of ten
counties–Siskiyou, Trinity, Shasta, Tehama, Butte, Glenn, Colusa, Yuba,
Sutter, and Yolo. Nearly encompassing 22,000 square miles, the district is
larger than nine states.

The Armenian National Committee of America is the largest and most
influential Armenian American grassroots political organization. Working in
coordination with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout
the United States and affiliated organizations around the world, the ANCA
actively advances the concerns of the Armenian American community on a broad
range of issues.

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Photo caption: Congressman Wally Herger (R-CA-02) is joined by Boghossian,
Kzirian, Silva Boghossian and Lori Adrian.

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July 10, 2007 (#6)

POLITICS

It Took 16 Years to Happen…
In a surprise move, the first-ever official Azerbaijani delegation since the
establishment of independent NKR in 1991 traveled to Stepanakert to meet
with state officials. In the past, Azerbaijan harassed non-government
activists and journalists who visited NKR. Polad Bul-Bul-ogly, Azerbaijani
Ambassador to Russia co-headed a joint delegation that also included
Armenian Ambassador to Russia Armen Smbatian. Meeting with them, Arkady
Ghoukasian welcomed the dialogue but also noted that Baku’s military
rhetoric impedes the peace process. The sides exchanged views on potential
future contacts and confidence building. After Stepanakert, the delegation
flew to Yerevan and then to Baku where they met with presidents Robert
Kocharian and Ilham Aliyev.

Spoiling the positive atmosphere created by this visit, Aliyev claimed that
Azerbaijan is the most powerful country in the region and demanded Armenian
unilateral concessions threatening that he would go to war otherwise.

Lack of democracy in Azerbaijan impedes the resolution of the Nagorno
Karabakh conflict, said Gerard-Francois Dumont, a Sorbonne University
professor and editor of the "Population and Future" journal. He argued that
the people of Nagorno Karabakh should be the ones who determine the status
of their country.

Over 20,000 ethnic Armenian refugees that were forced out of Azerbaijan in
1988-1991 sent signed appeals to the NKR Government asking to protect their
humanitarian rights. The documents provide a legal mandate for Karabakh
authorities to represent the interests of the Armenian refugees from
Azerbaijan. Armenia-based Refugees and International Law organization says
that it continues receiving letters from ethnic Armenians who lost family
members, property, and otherwise suffered when over 400,000 Armenians were
forced out of their homes in Azerbaijan in early 1990s.

Ashot Ghulian, NKR Parliament Speaker, and Georgi Petrosian, NKR Foreign
Minister, responded to statements made by the Council of Europe officials in
relations with the upcoming presidential election. Both NKR officials said
that the people of Karabakh are determined to build a stronger democratic
society. They also invited European officials to monitor the July 19 ballot.

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Levon Hairapetian, a Karabakh-born Russian businessman, launched the
construction of what will become a 30-meter (about 100 ft.) high dam on the
Khatchen River in Martakert District. He plans to invest over $7 million to
create an artificial lake to spur tourism, create new jobs and provide water
and electricity to nearby towns and villages.

The owner of the popular Hotel Nairi (
<;), Australian businessman Hakob Abulakian said he
would expand his investments in Artsakh beyond hospitality business.

SOCIETY

The population of Karabakh is growing. The first six months of 2007 saw a
10% increase in newborns as compared to the previous year.

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ARMENIAN WRESTLERS TO PARTAKE IN AN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMNT IN TBILISI

armradio.am
09.07.2007 15:32

24 young freestyle and Greek-Roman style wrestlers of Armenia will
participate in a traditional international tournament to start in
Tbilisi on July 12. The trainers of the Armenian team are Arayik
Baghdatyan and Armen Babalaryan. Secretary General of RA Wrestling
Federation Lyova Vardanyan told Armenpress that four teams will
represent Armenia at the tournament.

What do candidates possess?

Christine Khanumyan
07-07-2007 14:56:53 – KarabakhOpen

The presidential candidates submitted declarations of income and
property with the CEC.

It became known that the richest candidate is Armen Abgaryan. He has a
big house in Stepanakert, 769 sq m, another house on Demirchyan Street,
Yerevan, 100 sq m. In Yerevan Abgaryan owns a public place at 87a
Araratyan Street. He also owns Abgaryan and Sons CJSC, Kanakua, SEB
Petrol, Mister SEB and 55. Abgaryan also has two summerhouses, one in
the village of Noragyugh, Askeran, the other in Arabkir Community,
Yerevan, as well as a Mitsubishi Pajero car. The year 2006 was good in
terms of income. As a member of parliament he got 15 thousand drams a
month, as well as other income of 82.8 million drams. Abgaryan’s wife
did not have any income last year. His mother got her monthly pension
of 12.5 thousand drams, his sister got a monthly salary of 40 thousand
drams, as well as other income of 504 thousand drams. Abgaryan’s
daughter got 5 thousand drams a month. The total income of the Abgaryan
family in 2006 was 83 million 654 thousand drams.

Vania Avanesyan has an apartment 60 sq m in Stepanakert, a garage and a
VAZ 099 car. In 2006 Vania Avanesyan’s income totaled 1.88 million
drams.

Masis Mayilyan owns two apartments in Stepanakert, 63.5 sq m and 130.5
sq m. He holds 50 percent of shares of a public place, 270 sq m. In
2006, Mayilyan’s salary totaled 1.99 million drams, as well as 160
thousand drams of other income.

Hrant Melkumyan has an apartment 92 sq m in Stepanakert and a garage.
In 2006, Melkumyan’s salary was 1.86 million drams.

Bako Sahakyan has a house 253.5 sq m in Stepanakert, garden 0.02 ha, as
well as land for building a house. In 2006 his income was 6.66 million
drams. By the way, Mayilyan, Melkumyan, Avanesyan and Abgaryan have one
headquarters each, Bako Sahakyan has 9.

AZERBAIJANIS’ PROTEST CONTRADICTS TO PACE RESOLUTION

Lragir.am
05-07-2007 14:49:42

Rene van der Linden, president of the PACE, said during the meeting
with Speaker Tigran Torosyan on July 4 there is no progress towards the
resolution of the Karabakh conflict, and no efforts are made to shape
public opinion to solve the issue through talks, the public relations
department of the National Assembly reported. Speaker Torosyan said the
underlying index regarding the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh issue
is the opinion being shaped in Armenia, Karabakh and Azerbaijan, and
this index suggests that nobody in Armenia or Karabakh instills hatred
or hostility among the public against Azerbaijan, whereas Azerbaijan’s
efforts are made in the opposite direction. Evidence to this is the
reaction to the recent visit of the Armenian and Azerbaijani activists
to Yerevan, Stepanakert and Baku. Armenia and Azerbaijan appreciated
this initiative, whereas Baku met with reproach and protests through
the media and meetings. And this contradicts to the PACE resolution
which condemns propaganda of war and hatred. The speaker said the
international organizations will be helpful to the settlement if they
give an unbiased evaluation of the attitude of each country. Besides,
cases of propaganda of hatred and war cannot be explained by elections.
At least, no such cases were reported during the parliamentary
election, and as the presidential election is drawing nearer, the
public relations department of the National Assembly reported.

Armenian paper says draft laws aimed at banning Radio Liberty broadcasts

Armenian newspaper 168 Zham, Yerevan
30 Jun 07

Excerpt from report by Armine Avetyan in Armenian newspaper 168 Zham
published on 30 June and headlined "Slaves against freedom" and
subheaded "The first step against ‘Liberty’ has been made":

Yesterday [28 June] the National Assembly [parliament] passed in the
first reading the draft laws that will help terminate the broadcasting
of the Radio Liberty [Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, RFE/RL] on the
territory of Armenia. The drafts were adopted by 79 votes in favour, 16
against and one abstention.

The draft laws will be voted in the second reading over 24 hours, and
there is no doubt that MPs who come to the parliament just to push
buttons will pass them today because people who do not care for
freedom, do not need free speech either, neither do they care for the
[Radio] Liberty. All button-pushers want is for the government – that
thinks for them – to last as long as possible.

"I wish to explain why I am sure that those are politically-motivated
bills and are ordered at 26 Baghramyan Street – the presidential
office. What was the need to debate those bills in an extraordinary
session [of the parliament]?" Yerevan Press Club expert Mesrop
Harutyunyan asked at yesterday’s news conference.

Amendments to two laws are debated at the National Assembly’s
extraordinary session: the law on TV and radio and the law on state
fees. Authors of the amendments suggest that the Armenian Public Radio
and TV should not have a right to allow any media outlet to broadcast
on its frequencies. Currently, the Public [TV and Radio] decides on its
own whether it should allow others to air on its frequencies. After the
law is passed, the Public [TV and Radio] will not have the right to
allow other broadcasters use its frequencies.

Under the amendments to the law on state fees, TV and radio companies
will have to pay 70,000 drams [about 200 dollars] for each programme of
other broadcasters aired on their frequencies. And since programmes of
only one "other broadcaster" – the Radio Liberty – are aired on the
Public [TV and Radio], there is nothing else left than to admit that
the goal of those draft laws is to terminate the broadcasting of the
Radio Liberty on the territory of Armenia.

"Usually, extraordinary sessions [of parliament] are called to debate
laws that are urgent and crucial for the society," Mesrop Harutyunyan
says. "Now, I am asking [President] Robert Kocharyan and [Prime
Minister] Serzh Sargsyan, who have drafted these amendments. I am not
asking [Justice Minister] Gevorg Danielyan because he is just a doer.
What crucial and urgent needs of the society do these draft laws meet
so that they had to be debated in an extraordinary session?"

[Passage omitted: if included on the agenda of regular sessions, the
draft laws would be discussed in parliamentary committees and by public
before being adopted]

No TV company was present at the yesterday’s news conference condemning
this draft laws. Neither a radio company was present. This fact led to
conclude that TV and radio companies were instructed from 26 Baghramyan
Street not to cover the news conference. This means that electronic
media is censored by the residents of this address.

"The authorities intend to fist of all impede the broadcasting of the
Radio Liberty," Ashot Melikyan, chairman of the committee for
protection of free speech, said yesterday. "I can compare this with the
shutdown of the A1 Plus [TV company]. High-ranking officials, however,
had promised during our meetings that any draft law on information
sector would be widely discussed before debated in parliament. [Former
Justice Minister] Davit Harutyunyan, in particular, gave such a
promise. These promises too are not kept. Also, OSCE representative on
freedom of the media Miklos Haraszti’s calls not to adopt these
amendments are ignored too."

The government explains that the amendments are needed to ensure
equality in economic competition in the broadcasting sector.

[Passage omitted: other views on the issue]

Our authorities have never worried about the channels that rebroadcast
[foreign] programmes because they have never caused problems for them;
they air programmes about Armenia very rarely. The Radio Liberty, in
contrast, airs programmes that deal with the Armenian domestic and
political life, and this poised danger to the authorities.

[Passage omitted: the president will undoubtedly sign the drafts into
law]

So, Armenia will become the next country following Uzbekistan,
Turkmenistan, Belarus and Azerbaijan to ban the broadcasting of the
Radio Liberty.

GEORGIA’S ATTEMPT AT REPATRIATION DISAPPOINTS MESKHETIANS

Turkish Daily News, Turkey
July 3 2007

A new parliamentary bill by Tbilisi is very unlikely to satisfy
Meskhetian Turks, a group of Muslims deported in 1944, as it denies
their national identity among other unpopular measures

FULYA OZERKAN ANKARA – Turkish Daily News

New legislation introduced by the Georgian government authorizing the
repatriation of a long-prosecuted Muslim minority but under strict
rules caused discord among Meskethians in Turkey.

Rustem Murseloðlu, a Meskhetian Turk whose father was among those
deported en masse to Central Asia in the 1940s, told the Turkish
Daily News that the new bill denies the identity of Meskhetian Turks;
describing them as Georgian Muslims even though Stalin’s original
deportation decree describes them as Turks.

Under the legislation, those returning must integrate with Georgian
society and renounce any other citizenship they have.

"I hold citizenship in both Turkey and Azerbaijan. Why shall I give up
my Turkish nationality? It is as if Georgian authorities are bestowing
us with U.S. citizenship," said Murseloðlu, head of an association
for education, culture and social solidarity with Meskhetian Turks.

Critical of Tbilisi’s policies toward resettlement of Meskhetian
Turks, he said: "These policies are aimed at assimilating us. There
are around 50,000 Meskhetian Turks in Turkey and a return is out of
the question under these circumstances," he stressed.

During World War II, the USSR deported Meskhetian Turks from regions
along Georgia’s border with Turkey to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and
Kyrgyzstan for supposed treason.

Until recently, Georgian authorities have delayed allowing Meskhetian
Turks to return for various reasons. In order to join the Council
of Europe in 1999, Georgia agreed to guarantee the return of the
Meskhetian Turks by 2011, an estimated 300,000 of which are scattered
in former Soviet republics.

Last month, Georgian lawmakers gave preliminary backing to the bill
introduced by President Mikhail Saakashvili’s ruling party intended
to benefit Meskhetian Turks, also giving legal authorization for the
repatriation of others "forcibly deported by authorities of the Soviet
Union from Georgia."

The bill, which was drafted in the course of eight years and which
must go through two more readings before adoption, is unlikely to
satisfy the expectations of Meskhetian Turks.

Yunus Zeyrek, a scholar at Ankara’s Gazi University who brought to
light the issue of Meskhetian Turks through his writings, prepared a
file in five languages (German, French, English, Russian, and Turkish)
defending Meskhetian Turks on the issue of repatriation and presented
it to officials of the Strasbourg-based Council of Europe.

"This bill is a complete disaster and will never be accepted by
Meskhetian Turks," said Zeyrek, also head of the International
Federation of the Meskhetian Turk Associations. "The bill imposes a
quota on returning families, forces them to go through re-education
camps focusing on Georgian culture and language, and resettles them
outside their ancestral lands."

Armenian factor:

The presence of Armenians that moved into the lands vacated by
Meskhetians is one of the reasons for the Georgian government’s refusal
to resettle returning Meskhetians in their old lands fearing violence
with ethnic Armenians.

"This is false propaganda. The Armenians there are not economically
wealthy and believe the returning Meskhetians will contribute to the
revival of economic life," Zeyrek said. "I believe the Armenian factor
is being exaggerated."

Uncertainty:

Meskhetian Turks in Kyrgyzstan are complaining of uncertainty over
the contentious bill that received the tentative backing of the
Georgian parliament.

Murafeddin Sakimov, head of the Meskhetian Turks’ Association in
Kyrgyzstan, told the Anatolia news agency that the bill did not
provide any details on the returning process of Meskhetians to their
ancestral lands.

"As Meskhetians who were deported in 1944, we want to return to the
Meskhetian region," he said, dismissing the conditions laid down by
the Georgian government.

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Die Welt Online 03-07-2007, 14:57 Uhr

Anmerkung zu "Geheimdienst in Mord an Hrant Dink verwickelt?"

cle993840/Geheimdienst_in_Mord_an_Hrant_Dink_verwi ckelt.html

alidemircan meint:
03-07-2007, 14:57 Uhr
DIALOG MIT DEN OPFERN DES GENOZIDES

In Vorderasien (Kleinasien) d.h. In der Türkei in der wir leben, geschah
1915 einer der ersten großen Genozide des 20.Jahrhunderts, und zwar gegen
die folgenden Völker: die Armenier, Assyrer-Aramäer, Pontius-Griechen,
Hellenen und kurdischen Yeziden. Sie wurden mit Zwang von ihrem Land
Kleinasien (Türkei) zum Auswandern gezwungen. Bis zum Jahr 1922 wurden in
ihrem eigenen Land planmäßig und systematisch vom Osmanischen Staat unter
Herrschaft der Vereinigungs- und Fortschritts- Partei manche massakriert,
manche massenweise ermordet, manche ins Exil ausgetrieben und land- und
heimatlos gemacht. Und diejenigen, die zurückgeblieben sind, sind nicht
human behandelt worden, sondern heimatlos gemacht und verstreut worden. Die
Frauen und die Kinder wurden usurpiert. Ihre Ländereien, Eigentum, Hab und
Gut wurden geraubt, ihre historischen Kulturen, Kulturguthaben wurden
geraubt und vernichtet. Der Genozid, der im Jahr 1915 geschah, wurde
politisch von der Führung der Vereinigung und Fortschrittspartei des
Osmanischen Reiches geplant und systematisch durchgeführt. Das Osmanische
und das deutsche Reich waren Alliierte und arbeiteten zusammen.In
wichtigsten und kritischen Positionen waren die deutschen im Osmanischen
großen Generalstabsapparat mitbeteiligt. Für imperialistische Zwecke der
beiden Länder, um nach Mittelasien einmarschieren zu können, war die
Vernichtung dieser Völker sehr bedeutungsvoll und wichtig. Diejenigen, die
diesen Mord geplant, praktiziert und vom Ergebnis Gebrauch gemacht haben,
sind bekannt und waren nicht nur die Osmanisch-türkisches-Nationalistische
Führung der Vereinigungs- und Fortschrittspartei, sondern auch die Diener
der strategischen Partnerschaft waren mitbeteiligt durch eine private
Geheimdienstorganisation, die Teskilati – Mahsusa hieß, die osmanische
Gendarmerie, das Militär, die Zivilbürokratie und die promilitärische
kurdische Organisation Hamidiye – Regiment sind in die Verantwortung zu
ziehen. Mitverantwortlich sind auch diejenigen, die Gründer der jetzige
Türkei waren, die Kemalisten und der kemalistische Staatsapparat . Sie waren
von der Mannschaft der Vereinigungs- und Fortschrittspartei und sind deren
Nachfolger . Sie kommen von der gleichen Belegschaft und haben die gleiche
Ideologie. Die Ideologie ist gleich geblieben und der jetzige Türkische
Staat ist auf Kosten und Ausrottung dieser oben genannten Opfer gegründet
worden. Der Genozid wurde auch in Zusammenarbeit mit Kurdenführern und
kurdischen Stämmen, mit der Osmanischen Reichspartei, mit den
Führungskräften der Vereinigungs- und -Fortschrittspartei durchgeführt. Die
Kurdenführer und ihre Angehörigen waren an Plünderungen und Massakern mit
beteiligt. Die gleichen kurdischen Führer und ihre Angehörigen waren in
Luzern mit Kemalisten zusammen und schlossen zusammen ein gegen die
Armenier. Danach, später ist das Bündnis gescheitert und die gleichen
Kurdenführer sind Opfer der Kemalisten geworden und damit ist auch dem
Kurdischen Volk Schaden zugefügt worden, und sie sind danach auch selbst
Opfer der kemalistischen Bürokratie im türkischen Nationalstaat geworden.
Obwohl sich das Massaker vor den Augen Tausender Menschen, Diplomaten,
Historiker, Juristen, westliche Hilfsorganisationen ereignet hat , und
obwohl in Archiven verschiedener Staaten die Unterlagen über die Ereignisse
als Beweise vorhanden sind, will der türkische Staat davon nicht wissen und
versucht, die Nachweise zu ignorieren. Und trotz internationaler Kritik
verteidigt er bis jetzt zum Einsturz bringen, die Heimatlosigkeit der
Völker.Außerdem ist die Thematik dieses Geschehens in der Türkei ein Tabu
und darüber zu reden ist untersagt. Die Universitäten, die wissenschaftlich
forschen und unabhängig sein sollen, sind leider Anhänger der kemalistischen
Ideologie, sind in Dienst der Kemalisten gestellt und sie ignorieren oder
leugnen. Das Wichtigste ist, dass das Volk in der Türkei mit seiner eigenen
Geschichte und seinem Verhalten noch nicht konfrontiert worden ist.
Erstaunlich ist, dass die Intellektuellen , Demokraten und fortschrittlich
gesinnten Leute das Geschehen nicht diskutieren.Der Genozid hat unser Land
historisch, soziologisch, ökonomisch, anthropologisch, kulturell usw.
geschadet und hat sehr negative, nichtheilbare Wirkungen auch auf
nachkommende Generationen der Opfern gehabt.Der auf Blut und Plünderung der
Opfern gegründete Staat bzw. Regierung hat bis jetzt keinen Fortschritt
gemacht, ist widerlich, im Wachstum zurückgeblieben, unfruchtbar und nicht
produktiv. Der Genozid von 1915 ist für unsere Völker ein Schandfleck.
Dieser Schandfleck kann nur gelöscht werden, wenn unser Volksgemeinschaft
diesen Genozid, diesen Schandtat in ihrem Verantwortungsgefühl in sich trägt
und verurteilt. Solange das Geschehen geleugnet wird, wird zwischen uns und
zwischen Angehörigen der Opfer die Atmosphäre vergiftet und verursacht ein
Sumpfland für Chauvinismus und Fanatismus in unserem Land.Die größten
Ursachen der soziologischen und politischen Probleme der Türkei sind
gründlich das fortschrittsfeindliche Militärsystem, der Volkermord von 1915
zurück zu beziehen.Wenn wir auf den Völkermord von 1915 nicht eingehen, dann
können wir weder eine richtige Demokratie werden, noch ein friedliches Leben
zwischen unseren Völkern führen, die von verschiedene Rassen, Glauben und
Kulturen sind.Der Genozid ist eine historische Realität, ohne das zu
verurteilen, ohne das als ein Verantwortungsgefühl in uns zu tragen, können
wir in unserem Land Türkei keine politische Stabilität schaffen und die
Demokratie realisieren.

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