Marie Madeleine Salibian: we were the only ones who survivedApril 24, 2011 - 12:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 23, Los Angeles Times published the story of Marie Madeleine Salibian, a 96-year-old Armenian Genocide survivor. Marie Madeleine was just a baby when, in 1915, her father’s Turkish friend pounded on the family’s front door in Aintab, Armenia, to warn them of advancing Turkish soldiers. “He hid us,” Salibian said. “In the morning, he puts us on some donkeys and sent us in the opposite direction.” The family eventually made their way to Syria, where they lived first in a rural village and then in the city of Aleppo. Salibian later studied nursing at the American University of Beirut, and went on to a nursing career in Beirut and Southern California. The Armenian Genocide survivor, now 96 years old and a resident of Glendale, was among the featured guests this week at a commemorative event at Glendale High school that marked the mass killings. “It is very important to remember, my aunties and uncles were all gone,” Salibian said. “We were the only ones who survived.” 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. |