  The Swiss Federal Court condemns a denier of the Armenian GenocideDecember 20, 2007 - 18:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Swiss Federal Court upheld the verdict to chairman of the Turkish Workers' Party Dogu Perincek, accused of racial discrimination (article 261 of the Penal code), independent French journalist Jean Eckian told PanARMENIAN.Net Dogu Perincek had repeatedly asserted in 2005 that the Armenian Genocide is an "international lie". The decision of the Federal Court says that "there is a historical consensus on the fact of the Armenian Genocide. The accused did not furnish any facts to disprove it." On March 7, 2007, a Swiss district court has found a Turkish politician, Dogu Perincek, guilty of racial discrimination for denying the 1915 Armenian massacre was genocide. The court handed Perincek a 90-day suspended sentence or a corresponding penalty as well as a fine of SFr 3,000 ($2,5 thousand).   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation  Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia.Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance.Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.” |
