Armenians of France urge Senate to adopt bill criminalizing Armenian Genocide denialMay 19, 2010 - 14:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Around 600 Armenians gathered in front of the French Senate to urge MPs and senators to approve the bill criminalizing denial of the Armenian Genocide. Ara Toranian, new co-chairman of the Coordinating Council of Armenian Organizations of France (CCAF), and ARF Dashnaktsutyun member Mourad Papazian called on the Armenian community to stand consolidated so that France meets its commitments and halts the danger of the Turkish policy of denial. They voiced hope that the bill will be adopted by the yearend, freelance French journalist Jean Eckian told PanARMENIAN.Net If passed, the bill envisages a year of imprisonment and a 45-thousand euro fine. 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 | 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. |