EAFJD calls to seek reparation along with recognition of GenocideSeptember 23, 2014 - 14:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The executive director of European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD) believes that new countries will adopt a law to criminalize denial of genocides ahead of the Armenian Genocide centennial. “Those who recognized the Armenian Genocide, will, most possibly, pass the law to criminalize its denial,” Bedo Demirchyan told RFE/FL Armenian Service, further urging for international recognition of the crime against humanity. Commenting on Aram I’s petition to the Turkish court for return of the Sis catholicosate, Demirchan announced Diaspora organizations’ decision to demand compensation, along with recognition of the atrocities. According to the EAFJD official, the independence referendum in Scotland improved European approach to the peoples’ right to self-determination. “A year after President Serzh Sargsyan’s statement about joining the Russian-dominated Customs Union, Brussels became more understanding about the reasons behind the decision,” Demirchyan said. Demirchyan also hailed the Armenian leader’s presence at a NATO summit in Wales, suggesting Yerevan seeks to maintain its ties with the West despite abandoning the EU association agreement to some extent. The Armenian Genocide The Armenian Genocide (1915-23) was the deliberate and systematic destruction of the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire during and just after World War I. It was characterized by massacres and deportations, involving forced marches under conditions designed to lead to the death of the deportees, with the total number of deaths reaching 1.5 million. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. 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. |