Law penalizing racist statements enacted in France since 2008, Justice Minister saysMay 5, 2011 - 15:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French Minister of Justice Michel Mercier said they remember all provisions of the criminal legislation, which can be implemented. A circular will be sent to all prosecutors this week, it will envisage a punishment for insulting members of the Armenian community, Mercier said after a French Senate sitting. The French Senate on May 4 did not consider the resolution that if passed would criminalize the denial of the Armenian Genocide in France. With a vote 196 to 74, the senate blocked a formal debate on the issue. Mercier also noted that a law penalizing racist statements has been enacted in France since 2008. “Provisions of the law were discussed during a meeting between representatives of the Armenian community with President Sarkozy. The government will not stay aside – the Armenian Genocide is a recognized fact for us,” AFP quoted Mercier as saying. 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. |