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May 10 2013
Labor Condemns Assyrian Genocide in NSW Parliament
AssyriaTimes
5/9/2013 9:19:11 PM
The NSW Labor Opposition has officially recognised and condemned the
genocide of the Assyrian people by the Ottoman Government between 1914
and 1922.
Opposition Leader John Robertson spoke in support of the motion which
was moved in State Parliament on Wednesday.
The motion, in part, reads:
`This House reaffirms its condemnation of the genocide of the
Assyrians, Armenians and Greeks and all other acts of genocide as the
ultimate act of intolerance ... [and] recognises the importance of
remembering and learning from such dark chapters in human history to
ensure that such crimes against humanity are not allowed to be
repeated.'
Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Communities Guy Zangari said: `The
genocide of the Assyrian people in the early 20th century is a matter
of historical record. It must be recognised and condemned. Labor has
long acknowledged the tragic suffering of the Armenian, Assyrian and
Greek people during World War 1 and its aftermath. Our resolve to
support this motion was unyielding. It is our duty as parliamentarians
to speak the truth and place these events on the record for all time.'
Mr Zangari expressed regret that Premier Barry O'Farrell brought the
motion before the Parliament with only three hours' notice.
`I do not doubt the Government's sincerity - but it would have been
more respectful to give the public more notice,' he said.
`This would have allowed greater input from the Assyrian community -
and many more to attend such a momentous event.'
http://www.assyriatimes.com/assyrian/news/genocide/labor-condemns-assyrian-genocide-in-nsw-parliament/3494
May 10 2013
Labor Condemns Assyrian Genocide in NSW Parliament
AssyriaTimes
5/9/2013 9:19:11 PM
The NSW Labor Opposition has officially recognised and condemned the
genocide of the Assyrian people by the Ottoman Government between 1914
and 1922.
Opposition Leader John Robertson spoke in support of the motion which
was moved in State Parliament on Wednesday.
The motion, in part, reads:
`This House reaffirms its condemnation of the genocide of the
Assyrians, Armenians and Greeks and all other acts of genocide as the
ultimate act of intolerance ... [and] recognises the importance of
remembering and learning from such dark chapters in human history to
ensure that such crimes against humanity are not allowed to be
repeated.'
Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Communities Guy Zangari said: `The
genocide of the Assyrian people in the early 20th century is a matter
of historical record. It must be recognised and condemned. Labor has
long acknowledged the tragic suffering of the Armenian, Assyrian and
Greek people during World War 1 and its aftermath. Our resolve to
support this motion was unyielding. It is our duty as parliamentarians
to speak the truth and place these events on the record for all time.'
Mr Zangari expressed regret that Premier Barry O'Farrell brought the
motion before the Parliament with only three hours' notice.
`I do not doubt the Government's sincerity - but it would have been
more respectful to give the public more notice,' he said.
`This would have allowed greater input from the Assyrian community -
and many more to attend such a momentous event.'
http://www.assyriatimes.com/assyrian/news/genocide/labor-condemns-assyrian-genocide-in-nsw-parliament/3494