Memory annihilation follows physical extermination, French MP saysDecember 22, 2011 - 15:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Member of French National Assembly Bruno Le Roux delivered a speech in support of adoption of the bill penalizing Armenian Genocide denial, along with a number of other MPs. “We should not allow the crime of genocide to be of lasting nature, as annihilation of memory follows physical extermination,” the MP said. “We cannot allow for a breach of laws we passed within our national borders.” He further dismissed fears of a number of parliamentarians, who says the motion can incite a conflict. “We do not light a fire, on the contrary, we are trying to assuage the fire of memory,” he said. Today, December 22, the French parliament is debating the bill, which envisages a year in jail and a fine of 45,000 euros for those who publicly deny the Armenian Genocide in France. On December 7, the Judiciary Committee of the French National Assembly passed the bill introduced by MP Valerie Boyer (UMP). 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 | Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. CSTO: Armenia has not participated in secretariat’s work recently Recently Armenia has not participated in the work of the secretariat of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov said. Meeting with U.S., EU not against third parties, says Armenia The meeting scheduled for April 5 is dedicated to strengthening of the Armenia-EU-US cooperation, Yerevan added. Ucom launches network modernization efforts in few regions of Armenia In particular, on March 28, the legacy Mobile Switching Subsystem will be replaced with a new one. |