Armenian Americans to rally at Turkish Consulate, LAApril 24, 2010 - 15:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Thousands across California will gather at the Turkish Consulate in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 24, at 4pm to demonstrate for an end to Turkey's 95 year campaign of genocide denial and the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the United States. Organized by the Armenian Youth Federation, this year’s protest will come on the 95th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and will converge with global expectations on both the U.S. House of Representatives and President Barack Obama to finally hold Turkey accountable for its crimes against the Armenian people. Armenian Americans will protest against Turkey's effort to impose a gag-rule on the United States and show once again the resolve of the Armenian people in their struggle for justice, recognition and reparations. 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 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. |