 Genocide bill initiator: petrodollars can’t buy memories or human rights May 30, 2013 - 20:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The initiator of a bill for criminalization of the Armenian Genocide denial, French MP Valérie Boyer attended a European Parliament –organized conference titled Genocide: Bridge to Reconciliation on Wednesday, May 29. As Ms Boyer stressed during the event, Turkish and Azeri propaganda of the Armenian Genocide denial continues even now on the threshold of the Genocide 100th anniversary. “Now more than ever, France must raise its voice in defense of values stipulated by the convention for the protection of human rights and basic freedoms. Petrodollars can’t buy memories or human rights,” Nouvelles d'Arménie quoted Ms Boyer as saying. On January 23, 2012 the French Senate passed the bill criminalizing the Armenian Genocide. The bill envisaged imposing a 45,000 euro fine and a year in prison for anyone in France who denies this crime against humanity committed by the Ottoman Empire. Later, the French Constitutional Council ruled that a bill adopted by the French Senate making it a crime to deny the Armenian Genocide was anti-constitutional. In July, French President Francois Hollande confirmed plans for a new law criminalizing denial of the Armenian Genocide with representatives of the Armenian community.   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. |
