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American-Armenians Sue Turkey
LOS ANGELES, JULY 30, ARMENPRESS: American-Armenian attorneys sued the
Turkish Government and two Turkish banks, demanding that the
descendants of the victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide be
compensated, Milliyet cites American AP Agency reports.
According to the source, the above-mentioned two banks are the Central
Bank of Turkey and the Ziraat Bank (Agricultural bank), which has been
operating since the 1860's.
The claimants are Karbis Davuyan from Los Angeles and Hrayr Turabyan
from New York. In their application they state that a slew of human
rights and international norms were violated. They demand compensation
for the loss of real estate, territories, bank accounts, priceless
cultural and church materials.
Mark Giragos, attorney, says this is the first such sue, which calls
the Turksish Government to account. `All the attorneys, involved in
the case, had relatives, who became victims of the Genocide or were
forced to move from their homeland. It sharpens the matter,' he said.
Brian Kabatke, attorney, says the process may last 3 years. He added
that they will do their best to advance in the case.
From: A. Papazian
LOS ANGELES, JULY 30, ARMENPRESS: American-Armenian attorneys sued the
Turkish Government and two Turkish banks, demanding that the
descendants of the victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide be
compensated, Milliyet cites American AP Agency reports.
According to the source, the above-mentioned two banks are the Central
Bank of Turkey and the Ziraat Bank (Agricultural bank), which has been
operating since the 1860's.
The claimants are Karbis Davuyan from Los Angeles and Hrayr Turabyan
from New York. In their application they state that a slew of human
rights and international norms were violated. They demand compensation
for the loss of real estate, territories, bank accounts, priceless
cultural and church materials.
Mark Giragos, attorney, says this is the first such sue, which calls
the Turksish Government to account. `All the attorneys, involved in
the case, had relatives, who became victims of the Genocide or were
forced to move from their homeland. It sharpens the matter,' he said.
Brian Kabatke, attorney, says the process may last 3 years. He added
that they will do their best to advance in the case.
From: A. Papazian