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HOLLAND MULLS INVITING GUL TO 400TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Tert.am
25.11.11
Holland is considering inviting Turkish president Abdullah Gul for the
400th anniversary of relations between Holland and Turkey, According
to the Assyrian International News Agency.
At a parliamentary debate yesterday the Party of Freedom (PVV),
expressed opposition to the invitation, citing the following regarding
Turkey:
- Turkey refuses to recognize the Assyrian, Greek and Armenian
genocides of World War One
- History text books in Turkey portray Assyrians as "traitors"
(AINA 10-2-2011).
- Discrimination against Christians in Turkey continues
- 60 journalist are currently imprisoned in Turkey.
For these reasons, Wim Kortenoeven of the Party of Freedom said
Holland should not invite Gul to the country for the 400th anniversary
celebration.
Tert.am
25.11.11
Holland is considering inviting Turkish president Abdullah Gul for the
400th anniversary of relations between Holland and Turkey, According
to the Assyrian International News Agency.
At a parliamentary debate yesterday the Party of Freedom (PVV),
expressed opposition to the invitation, citing the following regarding
Turkey:
- Turkey refuses to recognize the Assyrian, Greek and Armenian
genocides of World War One
- History text books in Turkey portray Assyrians as "traitors"
(AINA 10-2-2011).
- Discrimination against Christians in Turkey continues
- 60 journalist are currently imprisoned in Turkey.
For these reasons, Wim Kortenoeven of the Party of Freedom said
Holland should not invite Gul to the country for the 400th anniversary
celebration.