EAFJD calls to seek reparation along with recognition of GenocideSeptember 23, 2014 - 14:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The executive director of European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD) believes that new countries will adopt a law to criminalize denial of genocides ahead of the Armenian Genocide centennial. “Those who recognized the Armenian Genocide, will, most possibly, pass the law to criminalize its denial,” Bedo Demirchyan told RFE/FL Armenian Service, further urging for international recognition of the crime against humanity. Commenting on Aram I’s petition to the Turkish court for return of the Sis catholicosate, Demirchan announced Diaspora organizations’ decision to demand compensation, along with recognition of the atrocities. According to the EAFJD official, the independence referendum in Scotland improved European approach to the peoples’ right to self-determination. “A year after President Serzh Sargsyan’s statement about joining the Russian-dominated Customs Union, Brussels became more understanding about the reasons behind the decision,” Demirchyan said. Demirchyan also hailed the Armenian leader’s presence at a NATO summit in Wales, suggesting Yerevan seeks to maintain its ties with the West despite abandoning the EU association agreement to some extent. The Armenian Genocide The Armenian Genocide (1915-23) was the deliberate and systematic destruction of the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire during and just after World War I. It was characterized by massacres and deportations, involving forced marches under conditions designed to lead to the death of the deportees, with the total number of deaths reaching 1.5 million. 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 | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |