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    PACE ADOPTES WRITTEN DECLARATION "COMMEMORATION OF THE CENTENNIAL OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE"

    by Tatevik Shahunyan

    Thursday, April 23, 15:13

    Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a
    written declaration "Commemoration of the Centennial of the Armenian
    genocide" on April 23.

    The declaration authored by Rene Rouquet was signed by 171 delegates.

    The text of the Declaration reads: "Genocide is an unconceivable crime
    for a society which is founded on tolerance and protection of human
    rights and fundamental freedoms. Early prevention of such crimes can
    surely stop the escalation of conflicts, tragedies and humanitarian
    catastrophes. The absence of unequivocal and timely condemnation of the
    Armenian genocide largely contributed to the failure to prevent future
    crimes against humanity such as the Holocaust and other genocides.

    24 April 2015 marks the Centennial of the Armenian genocide. 1,500,000
    Armenians perished as a result of this hideous crime perpetrated in
    the Ottoman Empire.

    The undersigned parliamentarians pay tribute to the memory of innocent
    victims and condemn all forms of crimes against humanity and genocide
    and deeply deplore attempts at their denial.

    Prevention of genocides and crimes against humanity should be amongst
    our priorities. Further development of the international capacities in
    this regard is instrumental. The Council of Europe has an important
    role to play within the international efforts in contributing to the
    prevention of crimes against humanity. It should encourage its member
    States to come to terms with their own past and prepare grounds for
    future reconciliation between peoples."

    http://www.arminfo.am/index.cfm?objectid=D6BB2010-E9A9-11E4-94170EB7C0D21663

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