ANC Australia marks 25th anniv. of Sumgait massacresFebruary 28, 2013 - 10:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC Australia) has marked the 25th anniversary of the Sumgait massacres by spearheading an educational campaign of Australian legislators. Organized anti-Armenian violence - aimed at killing and driving Armenians from their homes - began on the evening of February 27, 1988 in Sumgait, Soviet Azerbaijan, and within hours, turned into a series of well-documented pogroms during which Sumgait’s Christian Armenian residents were indiscriminately murdered, raped, and maimed by Azerbaijani rioters. These brutal programs were a result of the peaceful aspirations of the Armenian population of Nagorno Karabakh, who sought their right to self-determination and independence from Azerbaijan. ANC Australia Executive Director Vache Kahramanian remarked: “As we mark the 25th anniversary of the Sumgait massacres we must stand firm with the people of Nagorno Karabakh who continue to struggle for their independence. It is important to educate the wider public on the horrors suffered by the Armenians of Nagorno Karabakh.” “The Republic of Azerbaijan continues to distort history with incorrect facts to avoid responsibility for the crimes in committed over two decades ago. The international community, including Australian legislators, must unequally condemn the actions of Azerbaijan,” Kahramanian continued. ANC Australia has provided information packs to each member of parliament throughout Australia providing detailed information on the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh and the Sumgait massacres. The pack also counters the misinformation campaign being waged by Azerbaijan and Turkey. 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 | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. 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. 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |