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TURKISH APPROACH TO EXHIBITION OF ARMIN WEGNER'S PHOTOS
By Susanna Margarian
AZG Armenian Daily #213
08/11/2006
Photographs of Armin Wegner that are considered documents of the
Armenian Genocide were exhibited in Vercelli, Italy, yesterday. An
unpleasant incident accompanied opening of the exhibition. A Turkish
resident of Italy attacked and tore down the exhibition bills, then
entered the gallery and broke and tore 5 exhibits. The Turk also
attacked the Italian female guide then toppled over a table with
literature for visitors. According to Azdak newspaper, the police
soon after detained the lawbreaker.
Reportedly, the Italian channel 5 covered the exhibition and the
incident. It also touched on Roman Popes who had contributed to the
recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
By Susanna Margarian
AZG Armenian Daily #213
08/11/2006
Photographs of Armin Wegner that are considered documents of the
Armenian Genocide were exhibited in Vercelli, Italy, yesterday. An
unpleasant incident accompanied opening of the exhibition. A Turkish
resident of Italy attacked and tore down the exhibition bills, then
entered the gallery and broke and tore 5 exhibits. The Turk also
attacked the Italian female guide then toppled over a table with
literature for visitors. According to Azdak newspaper, the police
soon after detained the lawbreaker.
Reportedly, the Italian channel 5 covered the exhibition and the
incident. It also touched on Roman Popes who had contributed to the
recognition of the Armenian Genocide.