Author: Kalantarian Kevo

LIBAN
Les documents de la conférence sur > paraîtront dans un numéro spécial
Volume 14 de la Revue >

Le Bureau de Communication et d’information du Catholicosat de Cilicie
annonce que les communications présentées lors de la conférence
mémorable, tenue du 23 au 25 Février 2012 à Antélias, au Liban ont été
publiés dans un numéro spécial volume 14 de la Revue >.

La conférence, qui a été la première de son genre à être consacré à la
question des réparations, a été lancée par Sa Sainteté Aram I, assisté
par le Dr Nora Bayrakdarian. Sa Sainteté, qui a présidé la conférence,
a écrit la préface du volume.

Le volume est une collection des articles présentés lors de la
conférence par des experts de renommée internationale, avec Henry
Theriault en tant que rédacteur en chef invité.

Les articles suivants apparaissent sur la question :

“The Armenian Genocide : From Recognition to Reparations,” Aram I,

“Economic-Legal Perspectives on the Armenian Genocide,” Dean Susan A.
Karamanian,

“The Consequences of Turkey Being the ‘Continuing’ State of the
Ottoman Empire in Terms of International Responsibility for
Internationally Wrongful Acts,” Dr Patrick Dumberry,

“Jumping Hurdles Backwards : The Armenian Genocide and International
Criminal Court,” Dr Dov Jacobs,

“Establishing State Responsibility for Historical Injustices : The
Armenian Case,” Dr Marco Roscini,

“The Notion of ‘Continuous Violations,’ Expropriated Armenian
Properties, and the European Court of Human Rights,” Dr Frédéric
Mégret,

“Restoration of Historical Memory and Dignity for Victims of the
Armenian Genocide : A Human Rights Law Approach to Effective
Reparations,” Dr Richard J. Wilson,

“An Attempt to Recover Armenian Properties in Turkey through the
French Authorities in Syria and Lebanon in the 1920s,” Dr Vahé
Tachjian,

“Ius Humanitatis and the Right to Reparation for International Crimes
in Foreign Domestic Courts,” Dr Marcel Brus,

“The Spirit of the Law : Following the Traces of Genocide in the Law
of Abandoned Property,” Dr Taner Akçam,

“Foundations of Non-Muslim Communities : The Last Object of
Confiscation,” Dr Sait Çentinoglu,

“Compensation and Damages in International Law and Their Relevance for
the Valuation of Expropriated Armenian Property,” Dr Irmgard Marboe,

“International Law between the Duty of Memory and the Right to
Oblivion,” Dr Gabriele Della Morte,

“Reparations for Genocide : Group Harm and the Limits of Liberal
Individualism,” Dr Henry C. Theriault.

jeudi 8 janvier 2015,
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MARSEILLE
Le CCAF РSud pr̩sente ses voeux devant un parterre de 300 convives

Le Cercle Militaire du Fort Ganteaume, au-dessus du Vieux Port, était
mardi soir le cadre de cette cérémonie en présence de nombreuses
personnalités. Une cérémonie sous le signe de l’union sacrée et du
rassemblement de toutes les forces de la communauté arménienne de la
région autour du CCAF SUD, en cette année symbolique du centenaire.
“Que l’année 2015 soit celle d’une prise de conscience nationale et
internationale sur la responsabilité de la Turquie dans le Génocide
des Arméniens en 1915” C’est en ces termes que Jacques Donabedian, un
des trois co-pr̩sidents du CCAF РSud a donn̩ le ton de la soir̩e de
présentation des voeux à Marseille. “2015 doit être aussi une année
exceptionnelle d’hommage à nos martyrs avec l’adoption par la France
d’une loi contre le négationnisme. Nous demandons l’arrêt des
publicités honteuses comme celle de la Turkish Airlines sur le maillot
des joueurs de l’Olympique de Marseille.”

Co-pr̩sidente du CCAF РSud, Eliane Kazandjian qualifiait le G̩nocide
de 1915 de “crime contre l’Humanité. La Turquie a entrepris des
manoeuvres frauduleuses afin de présenter des fausses excuses aux
Arméniens. Nous demandons des réparations morales, financières et
territoriales.” Troisième co-président du CCAF – Sud, Simon Azilazian
a dénoncé “la ligne politique négationniste de la Turquie qui fait du
lobbying en France et dans le monde. L’objectif final du CCAF est la
reconnaissance du Génocide par la Turquie.” Responsable de Mission
2015, Annie Stepanow a présenté quelques manifestations prévues au
cours du premier trimestre, comme la présentation de l’avant-première
du film “The Cut”, ce soir à Marseille. Une semaine de prières à
partir du 18 janvier à la Cathédrale Arménienne du Prado, Amnésie
Internationale les 23 et 24 janvier à Marseille et à Aix en
Provence…

A noter parmi les personnalités présentes autour des 3 co-présidents
du CCAF SUD et de son porte-parole Julien Harounyan, le secrétaire
national du CCAF Pascal Chamassian, , Samuel Lalayan, Vice Consul
d’Arménie à Marseille, Jean-Noël Guérini, Sénateur et Président du
Conseil Général des Bouches du Rhône, Guy Tessier, député des Bouches
du Rhône et Président de Marseille Provence Métropole, Valérie Boyer,
Député des Bouches du Rhône, Henri Jibrayel, Député des Bouches du
Rhône, , le Révérend Père Ghazarian et le Pasteur Gilbert Léonian,
Yves Moraine et Lionel Royer-Perrault maires de secteur, de nombreux
adjoints à la Ville de Marseille (Rolland Blum, Maurice Di Nocéra,
Didier Parakian, Nora Préciozi), une délégation du CRIF
Marseille-Provence, de nombreux présidents et responsables associatifs

Gilbert DULAC

jeudi 8 janvier 2015,
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FOREIGN MINISTER JULIE BISHOP CONFIRMS TURKEY’S GAG RULE ON AUSTRALIA

Thursday, 08 January 2015
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CANBERRA: Documents obtained under a Freedom of Information request by
the Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC Australia) confirm
that the Australian government continues to be gagged by Turkey on the
issue of the Armenian Genocide.

In a letter addressed to then-Foreign Minister of Turkey, Ahmet
Davutoglu, Julie Bishop writes: “Recognising the important interests
at stake for both countries, I assure you that there has been no
decision to change the long-standing position of successive Australian
Governments on this issue.”

The letter from the Australian Foreign Minister further emphasises
Turkey’s “gag rule” by qualifying Australia’s position on the Armenian
Genocide with the words: “recognising the important interests at stake
for both countries”. It has already been revealed that Turkey is
currently on an international campaign to gag leading nations from
speaking truthfully and honestly on the Armenian Genocide.

A large part of the documents released by the Department of Foreign
Affairs were redacted in full, citing disclosure of documents would
cause damage to “the international relations of the Commonwealth.”

ANC Australia Executive Director, Vache Kahramanian, commented: “It is
obvious that Australia has succumbed to Turkey’s ongoing threats to
ban Members of Parliament from attending the Centenary commemorations
at ANZAC Cove, and even close ANZAC Cove in its entirety in the lead
up to the Centenary, should Australia recognise the events of 1915 as
genocide.”

“It is bewildering that the Australian government needs to redact a
large number of documents held by the Department of Foreign Affairs
and Trade on the Armenian Genocide.”

Kahramanian added: “It is clear that Australian government officials
continue to succumb to ongoing threats by Turkey and as a result allow
a foreign government to dictate Australia’s position on this issue.”

“In this Centenary year, where Australia will commemorate the horrors
of World War I, it should also have the moral courage to unequivocally
recognise and condemn the Armenian Genocide and pay homage to the
thousands of Australia who were at the forefront of providing
international aid during and after the Armenian genocide of
1915-1923.”

The release from DFAT can be accessed at
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Glendale News Press, CA
Jan 7 2015

Intersections: Float celebrated the diverse Armenian story

Armenian Americans shared their heritage at the Rose Parade

By Liana Aghajanian

January 7, 2015 | 1:45 p.m.

In 1915, a man named Moses (M.S.) Pashgian became the grand marshal of
the Pasadena Rose Parade.

Moses and his brother, John, were the first Armenian immigrants to
settle in the Pasadena area at the turn of the 20th century, and the
rug business they established is still going strong today.

In a now 100-year-old photo from the Rose Parade, Moses Pashgian can
be seen sitting on a regal horse, with a top hat, bow tie and black
gloves, as the crowd watches from behind.

This year, a century after Moses Pashgian’s involvement in the Rose
Parade, a float celebrating Armenian heritage was unveiled at the 2015
Pasadena Tournament of Roses.

Decorated with a stunning pomegranate tree inspired by the
breathtaking art work of local Glendale artist Seeroon Yeretzian, an
Armenian woman in traditional folk wear, peacocks, an intricate rug,
the Armenian alphabet and more, the “Cradle of Civilization” float
ended up winning the President’s Trophy for “effective floral use and
presentation,” a major testament to the work everyone involved with
the American Armenian Rose Float Assn. put into making a
once-inconceivable dream into a reality.

On Jan. 1, Armenian Americans of all backgrounds watched along with
everyone else as the float came down Colorado Boulevard.

The folk music blared, the crowd cheered and the float moved along
flanked by dancers in beautifully designed costumes. It was a proud,
goose-bump-inducing moment, one that became a symbol not just for our
presence in this country, but our history in it, too, which runs back
400 years, not just 40.

It was a chance to be in the spotlight for all the right reasons, not
just the ones which contribute to the warped and unbalanced opinions
of some, and lead to a sense of dread and embarrassment for others.

With thousands of roses, it told the story of an over 3,000-year-old
history, encompassing more than our rather brief stint in Glendale and
the tragic events of 100 years ago that often gets the most attention
and press time.

It said we are more than just whatever corner we’ve been pinned in
from both the inside and outside. We are diverse, with layered,
far-reaching and mixed identities and our contributions can be and are
meaningful. It’s a testament to collective resilience and survival
despite pretty depressing odds.

This is an important year for the international Armenian community, as
2015 marks the centennial of the Armenian Genocide.

This float appropriately ushered in the year and perhaps created an
important turning point, one in which we can finally feel like we’ve
found a permanent home after centuries and decades of constantly being
on the move.

After so long, it’s an appropriate year and way to finally feel like
we are part of this diverse landscape, too.

—

LIANA AGHAJANIAN is a Los Angeles-based journalist whose work has
appeared in L.A. Weekly, Paste magazine, New America Media, Eurasianet
and The Atlantic. She may be reached at [email protected].

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The Vardanyan family donated $300,000 to Stepanakert Cathedral construction

13:47, 06.01.2015

There is only one functioning church in Stepanakert. In 2006 the
construction of Our Lady of the Holy Hovhan Cathedral started in the
capital city of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh).

Head of the Artsakh Diocese says, “Due to limited funds the
construction of the Cathedral was initially being done quite slowly.
Businessman Hrant Vardanyan supported the continuation of the
Cathedral construction, granting $150,000 ”

His sons continued the work of the senior Vardanyan. They have agreed
to cover the expenses of the church construction and granted
additional $150,000. Head of the Artsakh Diocese says that the
Cathedral consecration is planned for 2016 fall.

AGOS, Istambul
Dec 31 2014

3,300 Syrian Armenians become Armenia citizens

12.31.2014 10:10 ARMENIA

Hranush Hakobyan, Armenia Diaspora Minister, announces that 3,300
Syrian Armenians have become citizens of Armenia in 2014.

Speaking at the Annual Evaluation Meeting, Diaspora Minister Hakobyan
provided data about the Diaspora Armenians Integration Program and
stated that 3,300 Syrian Armenians had received citizenship of Armenia
in 2014.

According to Diaspora Ministry data, 16 thousand Syrian Armenians with
refugee status have settled in Armenia since 2012. A law issued in
July 2012 introduced a series of conveniences for Armenians of Syrian
citizenship to acquire citizenship of Armenia, and various integration
programs were organized by the Ministry.

Armenia condemns the terrorist attack in Paris

20:16, 07 Jan 2015

Armenia has condemned the terrorist act in Paris.

“We strongly condemn the terrorist attack on the Paris office of the
French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, which resulted in a number of
human losses,” Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said in a
statement.

“We offer our condolences and support to the friendly people and
authorities of France, the editorial office of the Charlie Hebdo
magazine and the relatives of the killed,” Minister Nalbandian said.

“Such vicious actions of extremists have no excuse and come to
reinforce the necessity of consolidating the international efforts to
fight terrorism,” the Foreign Minister said.

Armenian Catholicos of Cilicia decries Christian persecution in Middle East

10:34 07/01/2015 >> SOCIETY

Armenian Catholicos of Cilicia Aram I Keshishian deplored Tuesday the
targeting of Christians by the region’s extremist groups and called
for Lebanon to elect a new a president to safeguard the country from
rampant violence, The Daily Star reported.

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“We welcome unrelenting efforts by officials to preserve Lebanon’s
unity, and we reaffirm our faith in the role of the Lebanese Army in
defending the nation, despite the enormous and painful sacrifices,”
Keshishian told worshippers attending mass on Armenian Christmas.

“We also welcome the wise policy of Lebanese politicians in keeping
Lebanon at a distance from regional upheavals,” Keshishian said,
underscoring, however, the urgent and primary necessity of electing a
president.

“Regardless of the obstacles and difficulties, it is just not
permissible not to have a president in Lebanon,” Keshishian added.

The prelate also deplored the colossal dangers facing Christians,
including Armenians, in the Middle East, especially in Iraq and Syria.

“Despite the huge difficulties and atrocities confronting them,
Christians are determined to stay in this Orient, and to remain
faithful to their duties and attached to their rights,” Keshishian
said in reference to the persecution of Christians at the hands of
jihadi militants from ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

ARMENIE
L’AGMI a publié le premier numéro de l’>

L’institut-Musée du Génocide arménien a publié le premier numéro de sa
revue académique en anglais.

Le Directeur de l’AGMI et rédacteur en chef de la revue Hayk Demoyan a
dit : > publie
des articles et commentaires relatifs au génocide arménien et autres
génocides en général. La préférence est accordée aux articles liés à
l’histoire, la science politique, l’anthropologie, la sociologie, la
littérature et le droit. Des articles sur d’autres thèmes seront
également inclus dans cette revue s’ils sont en quelque sorte liés aux
études sur le génocide.

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ARMENIE
Célébration de la Sainte Nativité et de la Théophanie au Saint-Siège
d’Etchmiadzin

Le 6 Janvier, à l’occasion de la fête de la Nativité et de la
Théophanie de Notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ, une Divine Liturgie a été
célébrée dans la cathédrale Mère par Sa Sainteté Karekin II,
Patriarche suprême et Catholicos de tous les Arméniens.

Ont assisté à la Divine Liturgie M. Serge Sarkissian, Président de la
République d’Arménie ; M. Galust Sahakian, Président de l’Assemblée
nationale d’Arménie ; M. Hovik Abrahamyan, Premier ministre de la
République d’Arménie ; des fonctionnaires de l’Etat, des membres du
Conseil spirituel suprême, des diplomates étrangers et des
personnalités publiques dans les domaines de l’éducation, des sciences
et des arts.

Un cortège a conduit le Catholicos de tous les Arméniens, et le
président Sarkissian à la cathédrale Mère. Les porteurs étaient le Dr
Armen Charchyan, directeur du Centre médical Izmirlian, M. Ara
Vardanyan, architecte en chef du Saint-Siège ; M. Hrant Tokhatyan,
artiste émérite ; et le professeur Gevork Madoyan vice-doyen du
séminaire théologique Gevorgyan.

Sa Grce l’évêque Hovnan Hakobyan, Grand sacristain de la Sainte
cathédrale Mère d’Etchmiadzine ; et Son Excellence l’évêque Mushegh
Babayan, Directeur des Opérations du Saint-Siège d’Etchmiadzin ont
assisté Sa Sainteté lors de la célébration de la Divine Liturgie.

Au cours de la Divine Liturgie le Catholicos de tous les Arméniens a
étendu ses bénédictions et transmis son message à tous les Arméniens à
travers le monde, leur annonçant la Bonne Nouvelles de l’Ange.

Suite à la Divine Liturgie, Sa Sainteté Karekin II a offert le service
des Bénédictions. M. Hayk Samvel Karapetyan, un bienfaiteur arménien
de Russie de l’Église arménienne, a servi de parrain de la Croix lors
de la cérémonie dans la cathédrale Mère.

Suite à la conclusion de la Liturgie, une réception officielle a eu
lieu dans le Musée des trésors Marie et Alec Manoogian où les
Catholicos de Tous les Arméniens a offert ses bénédictions et
meilleurs voeux aux personnes présentes à l’occasion de la Sainte
Nativité et de la Théophanie de Notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ .

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