Hrant Dink Received Threatening MessagesJanuary 19, 2007 - 19:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "We are in deep sorrow due to the murder of Hrant Dink, editor of Agos newspaper. We strongly condemn this cruel act. Dink, a Turkish citizen of Armenian origin, wrote in his column on January 10th that he was receiving threatening messages," says the press release of ARI MOVEMENT NGO received by PanARMENIAN.Net In the words Director Rana Birden, he also wrote that he felt like a fearful dove but "knew that the people of this country would not hurt a dove". "Unfortunately, he was wrong. We call for restraint in social reactions at this sensitive time and relate our condolences to Dink's family, his loved ones, and the staff of Agos Newspaper," the release says. Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. Partner news |