  Turkish-Armenian MP to file complaint over hate speech July 10, 2015 - 16:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Garo Paylan, Armenian-born member of the Turkish parliament, has protested against hate speech towards ethnic minorities. Paylan, who represents pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party, expressed his concerns over the recent xenophobic statements, particularly remarks by Tolga Adiguzel, the head of the nationalist organization Hearths of Ideals, promising to file a complaint against him. The nationalist threatened the Armenians of Kars after pianist Tigran Hamasyan gave concerts on Akhtamar Island and at the historical ruins of Ani. “What are we supposed to do now? Start a hunt for Armenians in the streets of Kars?” Adiguzel said at the time. The newly elected MP said he heard quite a lot of hate speech against Armenians, sexual minorities and the Chinese people residing in Turkey over the recent period. He added that the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office failed to demand justice. “The hate propaganda which goes unpunished intimidates people, paving the way for new crimes,” the Turkish-Armenian parliamentarian noted.   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 |  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. |
