Turkey protests court ruling to drop accusations of Armenian apology campaign initiatorsFebruary 4, 2009 - 14:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A group of Turkish citizens have raised objection to a court decision rejecting a demand for criminal prosecution of initiators of the Armenian apology campaign, Anatolian Agency reports.The office of the Ankara Public Prosecutor earlier this month launched an investigation into the issue after submission of a petition demanding the organizers of the apology campaign be charged of "insulting the Turkish nation" under Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK). Completing its investigation, the prosecutor's office in Ankara last week dropped the case, what aroused indignation because "the organizers were not even questioned." Some 30 thousand people have already signed the petition which reads, "My conscience does not accept the insensitivity showed to and the denial of the Great Calamity that befell the Ottoman Armenians in 1915. I reject this injustice and for my share, I empathize with the feelings and pain of my Armenian brothers. I apologize to them.". 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. 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. |