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SAFAROV COMMITTED A COWARDLY TERRORIST ACT - ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY
PanARMENIAN.Net
September 5, 2012 - 10:45 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) commends
the Administration and Members of Congress for their initial statements
in reaction to the news that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev
pardoned Ramil Safarov, who was convicted of brutally murdering an
Armenian officer with an axe while the latter was sleeping, reported
the Assembly.
The National Security Council issued a statement last week highlighting
President Obama's deep concerns and noting that "this action is
contrary to ongoing efforts to reduce regional tensions and promote
reconciliation." The State Department also issued a statement, which
read in part: "The United States is extremely troubled by the news
that the President of Azerbaijan pardoned Azerbaijani army officer
Ramil Safarov, who returned to Baku today following his transfer
from Hungary."
The Assembly said it is troubled by reports that Azerbaijan used its
financial resources and Turkish influence to secure the repatriation
of Safarov, and moreover that Safarov was reinstated and promoted in
the military. "The Assembly, like all people of good faith, will work
to see this entire dirty affair fully exposed. Safarov committed a
cowardly terrorist act by killing a man who was defenseless at sleep,
and Aliyev's rewarding of such behavior further exposes Azerbaijan as
a threat to regional peace. It also definitely confirms that under
no circumstances can the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh return to any
form of Azeri rule."
"The Assembly condemns Azerbaijan's pardon of Ramil Safarov in the
strongest possible terms," stated Assembly Executive Director Bryan
Ardouny.
"We also appreciate the initial statements issued by the
Administration, State Department, and Members of Congress. President
Ilham Aliyev's actions are consistent with the pattern of rhetoric
with which he continues to threaten war against Armenians. This
latest escalation only underscores the need to guarantee the safety
and security of Armenian people in Nagorno Karabakh and Armenia,"
added Ardouny.
PanARMENIAN.Net
September 5, 2012 - 10:45 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) commends
the Administration and Members of Congress for their initial statements
in reaction to the news that Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev
pardoned Ramil Safarov, who was convicted of brutally murdering an
Armenian officer with an axe while the latter was sleeping, reported
the Assembly.
The National Security Council issued a statement last week highlighting
President Obama's deep concerns and noting that "this action is
contrary to ongoing efforts to reduce regional tensions and promote
reconciliation." The State Department also issued a statement, which
read in part: "The United States is extremely troubled by the news
that the President of Azerbaijan pardoned Azerbaijani army officer
Ramil Safarov, who returned to Baku today following his transfer
from Hungary."
The Assembly said it is troubled by reports that Azerbaijan used its
financial resources and Turkish influence to secure the repatriation
of Safarov, and moreover that Safarov was reinstated and promoted in
the military. "The Assembly, like all people of good faith, will work
to see this entire dirty affair fully exposed. Safarov committed a
cowardly terrorist act by killing a man who was defenseless at sleep,
and Aliyev's rewarding of such behavior further exposes Azerbaijan as
a threat to regional peace. It also definitely confirms that under
no circumstances can the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh return to any
form of Azeri rule."
"The Assembly condemns Azerbaijan's pardon of Ramil Safarov in the
strongest possible terms," stated Assembly Executive Director Bryan
Ardouny.
"We also appreciate the initial statements issued by the
Administration, State Department, and Members of Congress. President
Ilham Aliyev's actions are consistent with the pattern of rhetoric
with which he continues to threaten war against Armenians. This
latest escalation only underscores the need to guarantee the safety
and security of Armenian people in Nagorno Karabakh and Armenia,"
added Ardouny.