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    US ARMENIAN YOUTH ANNOUNCES PROTEST IN FRONT OF TURKISH CONSULATE

    11:19 ~U 12.04.13

    The Armenian Youth Federation-Western Region will be holding its
    annual protest demanding justice for the Armenian Genocide in front
    of the Turkish Consulate in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 24th .

    The protest will include community activists and civic leaders across
    the state coming together to publicly condemn the Republic of Turkey
    for its continued perpetuation of a campaign resulting in the death of
    over 1.5 million Armenians. The participants will gather in front of
    the office of the Turkish Consul General at 6300 Wilshire Blvd. from
    4 to 6 p.m. to honor the victims of the Armenian Genocide and demand
    justice from the Republic of Turkey.

    "Although April 24 is a sad day in history, it has a redeeming quality
    to it," said Nina Amirian, one of the organizers of the event. "This
    day in History brings all Armenians together around the world to
    unite for this common cause."

    The Armenian Youth Federation calls on the community and all concerned
    citizens to join the protest on April 24. The organization is providing
    free buses which will depart Tuesday at 2 PM from various locations
    throughout the greater Los Angeles area, including the Pasadena
    Armenian Center, St. Mary's Church in Glendale, Ferrahian Armenian
    School in Encino, and Pilibos Armenian School in Hollywood.

    The protest is the culmination of a number of commemoration events
    organized by the AYF to mark the anniversary of the Genocide. A
    few such noteworthy events include a candlelight vigil at city hall
    hosted by the Burbank "Varak" Chapter, a Genocide Museum organized
    by the South Bay "Potorig" Chapter, and the "Cycle Against Denial"
    bike ride hosted by the Valley "Sardarabad" Chapter on April 14.

    The protest is a symbolic focal point for the community and represents
    the AYF's year-long struggle to gain proper recognition and restitution
    for the crime of genocide perpetrated by the Turkish government.

    Founded in 1933, the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) is the largest and
    most influential Armenian American youth organization. With chapters
    throughout the United States and affiliated organizations around the
    world, the AYF actively strives to advance the social, political,
    educational and cultural awareness of all Armenian youth.

    Armenian News - Tert.am

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