Aznavour: any state refusing to condemn Genocide commits a crimeMay 4, 2011 - 11:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - It took 5 years for French Senate to start discussion on the bill envisaging criminalizing of denial of the Armenian Genocide adopted by the National Assembly in 2006, world known singer, Armenia’s ambassador to Switzerland wrote in an opinion in Liberation newspaper. “During these five years, Armenian Genocide monuments were desecrated, hatred continued spreading. Today’s inaction provokes further crimes. Any state refusing to condemn the Genocide commits a crime itself,” he wrote. “I call on Senators to pass the bill penalizing denial of the Armenian Genocide. Nobody could stop the Ottoman Empire when it planned to exterminate the entire nation. If adopted, this bill can prevent repetition of such crimes in the future.” 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 | 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. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |