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TURKISH PROFESSOR CALLS FOR FACING FACT OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
PanARMENIAN.Net
April 19, 2012 - 12:58 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - A discussion on "What happened on April 24? What
happened on January 19?" at Istanbul's Bilgi University signaled the
launch of Armenian Genocide commemoration ceremonies. Bagrat Estukian
from Agos newspaper, Dr. Arus Yumul and Bilgi University professor
Tolka Tivziv delivered speeches, focusing on works by Armenian
Turkish journalist Hrant Dink murdered on January 19, 2007. They
hailed Dink's contribution in introducing the fact of Genocide in
Turkish consciousness.
In his speech Bilgi University professor called for Turkish recognition
of the Armenian Genocide and compensation.
"In 1912, 20% of population of the empire constituted non-Muslim
groups, the percentage dropping to 2,4% in 1927. What happened to those
people? We know that it was Genocide, and we must face the reality,
ask for forgiveness and compensate the damage inflicted," he said,
adding that organization of such events will continue to rid the
public from deception and denial policy.
According to Dr. Yumul, Dink's assassination sparked fears over
recurrence of such acts.
"This makes a lot of people keep their origin in secret, with others
prefering to flee the country," Yumul said.
The event was organized by "Anti-capitalist students" group, which
openly declares that it recognize the Armenian Genocide.
On January 19, 2007, Hrant Dink, a well-known Armenian Turkish
journalist of, editor of the Agos weekly issued in Turkey, was shot
outside the Agos newspaper offices in Istanbul, where he served as
editor-in-chief, by a 17-year-old Turkish nationalist. This year
marks the 5th anniversary of Dink's assassination.
PanARMENIAN.Net
April 19, 2012 - 12:58 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - A discussion on "What happened on April 24? What
happened on January 19?" at Istanbul's Bilgi University signaled the
launch of Armenian Genocide commemoration ceremonies. Bagrat Estukian
from Agos newspaper, Dr. Arus Yumul and Bilgi University professor
Tolka Tivziv delivered speeches, focusing on works by Armenian
Turkish journalist Hrant Dink murdered on January 19, 2007. They
hailed Dink's contribution in introducing the fact of Genocide in
Turkish consciousness.
In his speech Bilgi University professor called for Turkish recognition
of the Armenian Genocide and compensation.
"In 1912, 20% of population of the empire constituted non-Muslim
groups, the percentage dropping to 2,4% in 1927. What happened to those
people? We know that it was Genocide, and we must face the reality,
ask for forgiveness and compensate the damage inflicted," he said,
adding that organization of such events will continue to rid the
public from deception and denial policy.
According to Dr. Yumul, Dink's assassination sparked fears over
recurrence of such acts.
"This makes a lot of people keep their origin in secret, with others
prefering to flee the country," Yumul said.
The event was organized by "Anti-capitalist students" group, which
openly declares that it recognize the Armenian Genocide.
On January 19, 2007, Hrant Dink, a well-known Armenian Turkish
journalist of, editor of the Agos weekly issued in Turkey, was shot
outside the Agos newspaper offices in Istanbul, where he served as
editor-in-chief, by a 17-year-old Turkish nationalist. This year
marks the 5th anniversary of Dink's assassination.