The monument to the Armenian Genocide victims that was desecrated in Lyons assumed its former appearance. The vandalism aroused the indignation not only of the Armenian but also of the French official circles and the authorities decreed to protect the monument. Guard groups and four policemen watch the monument around the clock. Besides, the city authorities placed video cameras thanks to which the situation around the monument is always kept under control.

As it was reported earlier, French Minister of interior Nicholas Sarkozy condemned the desecration of the monument and said the criminals should be found and punished.

Official unveiling of the ceremony will take place April 24. The French President is expected to attend the event, reported Hurriyet Turkish newspaper.