  ANCA calls on Obama to recognize Armenian GenocideApril 24, 2009 - 12:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - America's stand against genocide represents a clear moral imperative. Political considerations - whether Turkish threats, prospects for Turkey-Armenia dialogue, or in any other form - should never stand in the way of America's willingness to condemn the Armenian Genocide, or any genocide, and to stand up for the truth, the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) said in a statement obtained by PanARMENIAN.Net "As President Obama so appropriately stated at the Holocaust Commemoration in the Capitol Rotunda earlier today, "We have the opportunity... to commit ourselves to resisting injustice, intolerance and indifference in whatever forms they may take, whether confronting those who tells lies about history or doing everything we can to prevent and end atrocities like those that took place in Rwanda, those taking place in Darfur." We look forward to President Obama's lifting America's response to the Armenian Genocide - and all genocides - to the level of American values by honoring his pledge to fully and properly condemn and commemorate this crime against all humanity," the ANCA said.   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 Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh  The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”.U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh.Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |
