Pashazade dubs Genocide bill provocation against Turkish worldDecember 27, 2011 - 18:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Leader of Caucasian Muslims Sheikh ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade in his address to French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Senate member dubbed adoption of the bill penalizing Armenian Genocide denial by the French National Assembly as provocation against the whole Turkish world, including Azerbaijan. “At times political, at times religious radicalism urge people to commit sins and crimes against one other. Unfortunately, the French National Assembly, cradle of democracy, recently passed an exceedingly contradictory and dangerous decision, aimed at distorting history facts and strengthening of hostility. The bill, running counter to universal principles of justice and democracy, may incite formidable challenges and tragedies,” the address reads. On December 22, French National Assembly passed the bill criminalizing the Armenian Genocide denial. The draft law envisages a year in jail and a fine of 45,000 euros for those who publicly deny the Armenian Genocide in France. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |