The Presbyterian Church of Scotland calls on UK to recognize Armenian GenocideMay 24, 2008 - 18:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A major step forward toward recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the UK was taken this week when the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland passed a motion calling on the UK on the government to recognize the Genocide. The Church followed the example of the Presbyterian Church of Wales which called on the UK government to recognize the Genocide in 2006, independent French journalist told PanARMENIAN.Net This is the result of an intense work by lobbyists Ara Krikorian and Eilian Williams were instrumental in persuading the Church to like to this decision. PM Gordon Brown, who belongs to the Presbyterian Church will attempt to resist this pronouncement by his Church, said Armenia Solidarity, British Armenian All Party Parliamentary Group, Nor Serount Armenian Genocide Trust. 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 | U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. 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. |