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WORLD MARKS 97TH ANNIVERSARY OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
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April 24, 2012 | 00:01
YEREVAN.- Many world states and Armenia itself commemorate on April
24 the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the first genocide
of the 20th century.
Commemoration actions are held in all states, people remember this
monstrous crime against humanity as over one and a half million
innocent Armenians were massacred in the Ottoman Empire, while hundreds
of thousands were tortured and deported.
Protest actions in front of Turkish Embassies are planned in many
states, as Ankara still refuses to acknowledge the fact after almost
hundred years.
The key events will be held in Yerevan near the Memorial to Armenian
Genocide victims in Tsitsernakaberd. Armenia's authorities, Catholicos
of All Armenians, state and public institution representatives,
hundreds of thousands citizens and guests will visit Tsitsernakaberd
to honor the memory of the victims.
Traditional march with torches will be held on Monday evening in
Armenia's capital. Thousands of people with banners and flags will
gather in the downtown Yerevan to express their protest against
the denial policy run by Turkey. After the rally and burning of the
Turkish flag, people will move to Tsisternakaberd.
The fact of the Armenian Genocide is recognized by many states. It
was first recognized in 1965 by Uruguay. In general, the Armenian
Genocide in Ottoman Turkey has already been recognized
by Russia, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland,
Lithuania, Slovakia, Switzerland, Sweden, Greece, Cyprus, Lebanon,
Canada, Venezuela, Argentina, and 42 U.S. states.
Yerevan and Ankara declared about their intentions to reconcile
bilateral relations on the eve of the 94th anniversary of the
Genocide. However, a year later on April 22, 2010, the Armenian side
had to declare about suspension of ratification of the Armenian-Turkish
protocols signed on Oct. 10, 2009 in Zurich.
Armenia explained its decision by non-constructive stance displayed by
the Turkish officials and prolonging the ratification by the Turkish
side. Turkey in particular links normalization of the relations with
Armenia with the settlement of the Karabakh conflict.
From: A. Papazian
news.am
April 24, 2012 | 00:01
YEREVAN.- Many world states and Armenia itself commemorate on April
24 the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the first genocide
of the 20th century.
Commemoration actions are held in all states, people remember this
monstrous crime against humanity as over one and a half million
innocent Armenians were massacred in the Ottoman Empire, while hundreds
of thousands were tortured and deported.
Protest actions in front of Turkish Embassies are planned in many
states, as Ankara still refuses to acknowledge the fact after almost
hundred years.
The key events will be held in Yerevan near the Memorial to Armenian
Genocide victims in Tsitsernakaberd. Armenia's authorities, Catholicos
of All Armenians, state and public institution representatives,
hundreds of thousands citizens and guests will visit Tsitsernakaberd
to honor the memory of the victims.
Traditional march with torches will be held on Monday evening in
Armenia's capital. Thousands of people with banners and flags will
gather in the downtown Yerevan to express their protest against
the denial policy run by Turkey. After the rally and burning of the
Turkish flag, people will move to Tsisternakaberd.
The fact of the Armenian Genocide is recognized by many states. It
was first recognized in 1965 by Uruguay. In general, the Armenian
Genocide in Ottoman Turkey has already been recognized
by Russia, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland,
Lithuania, Slovakia, Switzerland, Sweden, Greece, Cyprus, Lebanon,
Canada, Venezuela, Argentina, and 42 U.S. states.
Yerevan and Ankara declared about their intentions to reconcile
bilateral relations on the eve of the 94th anniversary of the
Genocide. However, a year later on April 22, 2010, the Armenian side
had to declare about suspension of ratification of the Armenian-Turkish
protocols signed on Oct. 10, 2009 in Zurich.
Armenia explained its decision by non-constructive stance displayed by
the Turkish officials and prolonging the ratification by the Turkish
side. Turkey in particular links normalization of the relations with
Armenia with the settlement of the Karabakh conflict.
From: A. Papazian