 Tariq Ramadan publicly recognizes the Armenian genocideJanuary 4, 2010 - 16:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - For the first time in history of the Armenians, an academic Muslim internationally renowned, professor of Islamic studies in UK, Switzerland, Japan, U.S, Tariq Ramadan publicly recognizes the Armenian genocide, independent journalist Jean Eckian told PanARMENIAN.Net M. Tariq Ramadan has granted an exclusive interview to "Nouvelles d'Arménie Magazine", first monthly magazine of the Armenian community in France. In answers the question from Ara Toranian: Do you and recognize you the Armenian genocide ? Ramadan replied: "I know and recognize. For me, the historical reality of Armenian genocide has not ever made the shadow of a doubt we can [...] not deny the reality of what was actually and historically genocide. ", he said. Adding, about the denial: " Denial is against the principles of my religion and against the principles of human consciousness. We can not deny the events, told PanARMENIAN.Net independent journalist Jean Eckian. He wrote more than 35 books in French and in English.    The Armenian Genocide resolution The resolution affirming the U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (H.Res.252) was formally introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Adam Schiff (D.-CA), George Radanovich (R.-CA), Frank Pallone, Jr. (D.-NJ), and Mark Kirk (R.-Ill). On March 4, 2010 it was adopted with a 22-21 vote by the House Committee on Foreign Relations. A similar resolution was introduced in the Senate.  Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.   Partner news |  Related sections Topic Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
