The best defense against Armenian Genocide denials is to simply state the truthMarch 29, 2007 - 17:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turkish government's aim is to use opening of the Holy Cross Church on Akhtamar island- a sacred Armenian religious site - as a public relations tactic to mislead international public opinion," Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Executive Director Aram Hamparian stated during an interview to the PanARMENIAN.Net journalist. In particular he said it concerns genocide denial campaign, ongoing destruction of Armenian cultural heritage, blockade of Armenia, and other anti-Armenian policies. Answering the question what ANCA does in opposing the Turkish-Jewish lobbying in the United States, Aram Hamparian stated, "Our best defense against any groups opposed to Armenian Genocide recognition is to simply state the truth - the thoroughly documented and universally available documentation of the Armenian Genocide." At the same time he said now is exactly the right time to pass this resolution on recognizing the Armenian Genocide. "The recent brutal assassination in Istanbul of noted journalist Hrant Dink, who was killed for simply speaking about the Armenian Genocide, underscores the urgent need for the U.S. to take a principled stand against the escalation of Turkey's campaign of official denial and intolerance," Aram Hamparian stressed. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |