Turkish-Armenian MP to file complaint over hate speechJuly 10, 2015 - 16:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Garo Paylan, Armenian-born member of the Turkish parliament, has protested against hate speech towards ethnic minorities. Paylan, who represents pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party, expressed his concerns over the recent xenophobic statements, particularly remarks by Tolga Adiguzel, the head of the nationalist organization Hearths of Ideals, promising to file a complaint against him. The nationalist threatened the Armenians of Kars after pianist Tigran Hamasyan gave concerts on Akhtamar Island and at the historical ruins of Ani. “What are we supposed to do now? Start a hunt for Armenians in the streets of Kars?” Adiguzel said at the time. The newly elected MP said he heard quite a lot of hate speech against Armenians, sexual minorities and the Chinese people residing in Turkey over the recent period. He added that the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office failed to demand justice. “The hate propaganda which goes unpunished intimidates people, paving the way for new crimes,” the Turkish-Armenian parliamentarian noted. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |