  French Armenians shocked by PA parliament’s decision against Assyrian genocide  March 28, 2012 - 12:49 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - French Armenians are shocked by the decision of the Armenian parliament against recognition of the genocide of Assyrians perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire in the beginning of the 20th century. The Armenians of France cannot understand the decision of the Armenian parliament to stop a legitimate request, journalist Jean Eckian told PanARMENIAN.Net Several communes of France recognized the genocide of Assyrians while the Assyrian population in France participates in the events commemorating the Armenian Genocide.   Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
