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ARMENIANS IN NEW YORK CONTINUE PROTESTS AGAINST HUNGARY AND AZERBAIJAN
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A broad-based coalition of Armenian American political, religious,
student and youth organizations rallied against Hungary's extradition
and Azerbaijan's pardon of axe-murderer Ramil Safarov on Monday, Sept.
10 in front of the Hungarian Consulate. Asbarez.com writes about this.
The event, which was held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., was attended by
Armenians of all walks of life and who hail from a variety of
organizations.
There were well more than 300 protesters in all.
"Tonight's protest and candlelight vigil follow similar protests by
Armenian and non-Armenians around the world calling for justice.
Justice not only for Lieutenant Gurgen Margaryan, but also for all
Armenians living in Nagorno-Karabagh. It is unfathomable to see any
circumstance in which any Armenian in Nagorno-Karabagh could ever
again live under Azerbaijani rule," said ANCA Eastern Region board
member James Sahagian.
Buses from Sts. Vartanantz and St. Leon Armenian Churches in New
Jersey shuttled participants into the city. Once off the bus,
protesters were greeted with chants from an already large crowd in
front of the consulate.
Protesters echoed chants from Doug Geogerian (ANCA of New York
chairman) such as "We want justice now," "Jail Safarov" and
"Turkey is a liar," among other things. Naz Markarian, AYF of New
York community leader, and Yervant Kachichian of the AYF Eastern
Region Central Executive also led chants.
After the chanting died down, protesters were given candles while
Markarian gave a fiery speech before Natalie Gabrielian (AGBU Associate
Director of Education) took the microphone. Michelle Hagopian, eastern
region director of the ANCA, also spoke to round out the program.
"As the weeks press on and as the media moves past this event, we
must never forget. Safarov's pardon is another tragedy to add to the
Armenian history timeline. We have responded with passion thus far.
Let us continue to do so and show that the Armenian people will not be
shoved around. Let us prove that our history will not repeat itself,"
Hagopian said in her speech.
Protesters were also given flowers to place in front of a sign
commemorating Lt. Gurgen Margaryan, which was left in front of the
doors of the consulate. Dozens of flowers and candles were placed on
the ground for passersby to witness on the sidewalk.
Participants held Armenian flags and a multitude of signs, which
included phrases like "Justice for Gurgen Margaryan" and "In Hungary
justice is for sale."
The event concluded with remarks from local clergymen and the
singing of the Hayr Mer. Dozens of pedestrians and drivers stopped
or inquired about the event, asking who Safarov and Margaryan were
and what significance the event held.
12.09.12, 11:09
http://times.am/?l=0&p=12273
A broad-based coalition of Armenian American political, religious,
student and youth organizations rallied against Hungary's extradition
and Azerbaijan's pardon of axe-murderer Ramil Safarov on Monday, Sept.
10 in front of the Hungarian Consulate. Asbarez.com writes about this.
The event, which was held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., was attended by
Armenians of all walks of life and who hail from a variety of
organizations.
There were well more than 300 protesters in all.
"Tonight's protest and candlelight vigil follow similar protests by
Armenian and non-Armenians around the world calling for justice.
Justice not only for Lieutenant Gurgen Margaryan, but also for all
Armenians living in Nagorno-Karabagh. It is unfathomable to see any
circumstance in which any Armenian in Nagorno-Karabagh could ever
again live under Azerbaijani rule," said ANCA Eastern Region board
member James Sahagian.
Buses from Sts. Vartanantz and St. Leon Armenian Churches in New
Jersey shuttled participants into the city. Once off the bus,
protesters were greeted with chants from an already large crowd in
front of the consulate.
Protesters echoed chants from Doug Geogerian (ANCA of New York
chairman) such as "We want justice now," "Jail Safarov" and
"Turkey is a liar," among other things. Naz Markarian, AYF of New
York community leader, and Yervant Kachichian of the AYF Eastern
Region Central Executive also led chants.
After the chanting died down, protesters were given candles while
Markarian gave a fiery speech before Natalie Gabrielian (AGBU Associate
Director of Education) took the microphone. Michelle Hagopian, eastern
region director of the ANCA, also spoke to round out the program.
"As the weeks press on and as the media moves past this event, we
must never forget. Safarov's pardon is another tragedy to add to the
Armenian history timeline. We have responded with passion thus far.
Let us continue to do so and show that the Armenian people will not be
shoved around. Let us prove that our history will not repeat itself,"
Hagopian said in her speech.
Protesters were also given flowers to place in front of a sign
commemorating Lt. Gurgen Margaryan, which was left in front of the
doors of the consulate. Dozens of flowers and candles were placed on
the ground for passersby to witness on the sidewalk.
Participants held Armenian flags and a multitude of signs, which
included phrases like "Justice for Gurgen Margaryan" and "In Hungary
justice is for sale."
The event concluded with remarks from local clergymen and the
singing of the Hayr Mer. Dozens of pedestrians and drivers stopped
or inquired about the event, asking who Safarov and Margaryan were
and what significance the event held.
12.09.12, 11:09