Canada's Trudeau commemorates 102nd anniv. of Armenian GenocideApril 22, 2017 - 15:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau on Friday, April 21 issued a statement on the occasion of the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. "On this day, we solemnly gather to commemorate the tragic loss of life among the Armenian population, which took place over a century ago," he said. "In 2015, the House of Commons unanimously passed a motion declaring April 24 as Armenian Genocide Memorial Day. "This day honours the memory of those who unjustly lost their lives and suffered during the genocide. We pay tribute to them and their descendants, many of who now reside in Canada. "On this occasion, Canadians – regardless of faith or ethnic background – stand together in solemn remembrance and reaffirmed dedication to ensuring that we never stand indifferently in the face of hate or violence in any form. "As we observe Armenian Genocide Day, please join me in my hope for a future characterized by peace and mutual respect." 1.5 million innocent Armenians were massacred by the Ottoman Empire between 1915 and 1923. Some three dozen countries, lots of regional government bodies and international organizations have so far recognized the Armenian Genocide. Turkey still denies. 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 | 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. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” |