Turkey gains over Lebanon?

Turkey gains over Lebanon?
May 1, 2010 - 14:57 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - During his oncoming visit to Beirut, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will meet Lebanese President, Prime Minister and parliamentary speaker to discuss bilateral Turkish –Lebanese relations.

Absence of Lebanese authorities at Armenian Genocide 95th anniversary-dedicated events can be explained by increased influence of Turkey in Lebanon, according to Shahan Kandaharian, the Editor-in-Chief of Aztag Beirut-based newspaper.

“It’s been the first time Lebanese TV stations were forbidden from broadcasting Zartnir Lao music video, possible detriment to Lebanon-Turkey relations cited. Hostile atmosphere triggered victimization of Aztag newspaper. The website, covering April 24 Genocide commemoration events, was hacked; with attackers posting threats in Turkish and the picture of a Turkish flag.” Shahan Kandaharian told PanARMENIAN.Net

“Announcement on unified Iran-Turkey-Syria news agency launch was already made. Recent events clearly signal hyperactivation of Turkey’s influence in the region,” Aztag Editor-in-Chief concluded. -DJ-

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