We cannot speak about genocides without mentioning Armenian GenocideMay 4, 2007 - 18:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Frank Pallone castigated the United Nations for first postponing and then rewording a Rwandan genocide exhibit under the pressure from Turkey, Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) reported. "We thank Congressman Pallone for speaking to his Congressional colleagues - and the American public - about Turkey's pressure on the United Nations to water down the reference to the Armenian Genocide in the recently opened Rwanda Genocide exhibit. We value Frank Pallone's leadership and share his principled view that the international community's efforts to prevent and punish genocide should be not reduced to the level acceptable to a Turkish government that is actively pursuing a campaign of the Armenian Genocide denial - both here in the United States and around the world," ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian said. "How, exactly, are you educating the public about genocide when you refuse to call the first genocide of the 20th century by its name? The word "genocide" was actually created as a way to describe the barbaric crimes inflicted against the Armenians between 1915 and 1923, but now the word cannot be used in an exhibit at the UN. This is utterly ridiculous . . . Would you ever have an exhibit on Christianity without mentioning the birth of Christ?" Frank Pallone stated in his speech. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |