  U.S. Senator Scott Brown calls for respect of Christians’ rights in Turkey April 11, 2012 - 10:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - With the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide approaching, and with commemorations planned across the country, including at the State House in Boston, Massachusetts, Senator Scott Brown reiterated his commitment to Armenian-American issues, reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly). Last month, Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) introduced legislation (S.Res.392) along with Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Mark Kirk (R-IL), regarding the protection of religious property and minorities in Turkey. S.Res. 392 builds on last year's successful House passage of similar legislation. This bipartisan legislation is currently pending before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. "We must fight to ensure that the rights of Christians in Turkey are respected. As Americans, we cherish the freedom of religion," Senator Brown told the Assembly. "The bipartisan Return of the Churches Resolution makes clear that Turkey should end all religious discrimination and return confiscated church properties to their rightful owners. I will work for the resolution's swift passage in the Senate." Armenian Assembly intern alumna Nikki Berberian Whittlesey praised Senator Brown, stating, "We appreciate the Senator's active leadership, and look forward to working with him on this and other important human rights issues."   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts  The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush provinceNarek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. |
