  Mehmet Ali Birand: Hrant Dink’s murder is Turkey’s shame and blot on its escutcheon September 16, 2010 - 14:37 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Hrant Dink’s murder is Turkey’s shame and a blot on its escutcheon, popular Turkish journalist Mehmet Ali Birand wrote in Posta paper. The police were aware of the killing but took no action to prevent the crime, Birand wrote in his article, entitled: “Turkey Should Reopen Dink’s Dossier.” “Dink was killed because he was an Armenian and voiced things, which were unpleasant for many people,” he wrote. Birand also recalls that Dink was persecuted for a long time. “Dink was charged under article 301 of the Turkish Criminal Code. He stood trial but was acquitted by the court. Can you imagine which instance was unhappy with it? The Court of Cassation. It has altered the court verdict and said that Dink insulted Turkishness,” he wrote, Ermenihaber reported.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement  Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement.Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday.Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |
