  Round-Table Discussions on Armenian Genocide to Be Held in Slavyansk-on-KubanApril 17, 2006 - 15:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Round-table discussions dated to the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Turkey will be held in the Slavonic State Pedagogical Institute, reported Yerkramas, the newspaper of Armenians of Russia. Representatives of political and public organizations of Slavyansk-on-Kuban will discuss the following issues: the Armenian Genocide as a crime against humanity, international recognition of the Armenian Genocide, official acknowledgment of the crime by Turkey, the pan-turkism ideology as a challenge to Europe and world, ways of fair liquidation of consequences of the Armenian Genocide, Hat Dat decision on the basis of international law.The event participants will be shown a film titled "I condemn" shot by Yerkir Media TV Company and dated to the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. A resolution will be passed upon completion of the discussions. The discussions were welcomed by a number of Russian political figures including Russian State Duma member Sergey Shishkarev (United Russia faction).   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 Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP  Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan.Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”.41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience.Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |
