South Ossetia mulls Armenian Genocide recognitionNovember 30, 2015 - 12:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Recognition of the Armenian Genocide will be discussed in the South Ossetian parliament, Sputnik News reports. “We regret that South Ossetia has not yet recognized the Armenian Genocide,” speaker Anatoliy Bibilov said. “The issue being on the parliament's agenda, it is necessary to address the crime committed in the Ottoman Empire and condemn denialist policies,” said Bibilov. While world powers are guided by opportunistic interests in this matter, South Ossetia never questions the historical truth, he said. “Guided by the principles of historical justice and preservation of historical memory, it is important to acknowledge the atrocities and massacres, committed against Armenians in the Ottoman Empire.” According to Bibilov, the question of the Armenian Genocide recognition has acquired a new meaning in view of Turkey’s downing of a Russian bomber. “I think that the only adequate response to the incident, along with a set of other retaliatory steps, will be the Genocide recognition,” the speaker said. He also noted that South Ossetia does not need to fear deterioration of relations with Turkey, as such relations virtually don’t exist. The same is true about Azerbaijan, he stressed. 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 | 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. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |