French parliamentarian: we often lied to Armenians, time for justice has comeDecember 22, 2011 - 14:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - There are several reasons for adoption of the bill on penalizing the Armenian Genocide denial, member of France-Armenia interparliamentary friendship group said. “First, how come human rights are violated in a democratic country? The very denial of this fact stains us with the guilt of extermination,” Francois Pupponi said. “Second, we have to vote “for” in the name of Armenians who survived the Genocide, who found shelter in France. And third, we have to act for the political unity of the Left and Right, both having promised the Armenian community to pass the bill. And finally we need to remove all taboos for establishment fruitful cooperation with Turkey. We might as well speak to them about the Kurdish and other issues,” he said. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. 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. |