  Armenian Genocide related bill included in French parliament's agendaOctober 3, 2006 - 20:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A bill criminalizing the denial of the Armenian Genocide has been included in the agenda of the French parliament and will be discussed at its October 12 session, Armenian Revolutionary Federation's Central Committee of Western Europe reported. The bill was introduced by Francois Holland, the first Secretary of the Socialist Party. The ARF has welcomed the continuous efforts of the Socialist party, and has called on its members and sympathizers to participate in the October 12 rally in support of the bill that would make it a crime to deny the Armenian Genocide, "Yerkir" reports.  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 Topics 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. |
