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ARMENIAN DESCENDENTS TO SUE TURKEY IN U.S.
Panorama
Sept 5 2011
Armenia
Turkish "Vatan" daily published new details from the story of three
Armenian descendants who had filed lawsuits in U.S. court against
Turkey.
Alex Bakalian, Anais Harutyunyan and Rita Mahtesyan have sued Turkish
Government, Central Bank and Bank of Agriculture demanding $100 million
compensation from the Turkish government. Their grand parents owned
49,5hec of land in Adana, including the territory where Incirlik air
base is established.
The US Foreign Department sent a diplomatic note to Turkey demanding
to appear to the court. Turkey is highly recommended to hire a lawyer
and to appear in the court, otherwise the court will release its
judgment without them.
After 70 days Turkey has now asked the court to postpone the hearing
until September 19. The request has been accepted.
Panorama
Sept 5 2011
Armenia
Turkish "Vatan" daily published new details from the story of three
Armenian descendants who had filed lawsuits in U.S. court against
Turkey.
Alex Bakalian, Anais Harutyunyan and Rita Mahtesyan have sued Turkish
Government, Central Bank and Bank of Agriculture demanding $100 million
compensation from the Turkish government. Their grand parents owned
49,5hec of land in Adana, including the territory where Incirlik air
base is established.
The US Foreign Department sent a diplomatic note to Turkey demanding
to appear to the court. Turkey is highly recommended to hire a lawyer
and to appear in the court, otherwise the court will release its
judgment without them.
After 70 days Turkey has now asked the court to postpone the hearing
until September 19. The request has been accepted.