Colorado Governor expressed gratitude to CCGAA activists for fight for justice campaignNovember 9, 2009 - 18:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Colorado Governor Bill Ritter expressed his appreciation and thanks for those individuals, activists and organizations that "fight for justice and truth", reported the Armenian Assembly of America (AAA). In the meantime, governor also highly assessed the activities of Roz Duman, founder and Director of Colorado Coalition for Genocide Awareness & Action (CCGAA). "I congratulate Roz and the Colorado Coalition for Genocide Awareness and Action for the kind of leadership and commitment that is essential to ensuring there are no future genocides. Roz, and organizations like the Armenian Assembly of America, continue to fight for justice and truth, and I thank them for their great accomplishments," Bill Ritter said. "The CCGAA will continue to work with the local Armenian community to help raise awareness about the incontestable fact of the Armenian Genocide," stated Duman. Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny announced in turn that, "The Assembly has a strong tradition of reaching out and working with individuals and organizations that share the same goals and values regarding genocide education and prevention,". "We echo the Governor's praise for Roz Duman and the CCGAA's work in raising greater awareness about this critically important human rights issue," he added. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |