9 questioned over anti-Armenian slogans at February rally in Turkey April 18, 2012 - 13:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Following an investigation into the use of anti-Armenian slogans and banners at the February 26 rally in Istanbul, the city’s Prosecutor's Office questioned nine people on Wednesday, April 18. According to Today’s Zaman, upon the request of prosecutors, Istanbul police took nine people into custody, including two women. The suspects stated in their testimonies that the banners they held were given to them by other people at the rally and prosecutor later decided that all nine people should be released. During a rally commemorating events Turks and Azeris describe as “Khojalu massacre”, thousands took to the streets to stage what they called “an unprecedented massive peace rally”. However, many of the protesters held banners that featured offensive language and chanted racist slogans against Armenians. The caused much outrage among the Turkish public.   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
