Hrant Dink Is The Latest Victim of The Armenian GenocideJanuary 20, 2007 - 15:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Hrant Dink is the latest victim of the Armenian Genocide, Harut Sassounian, editor of The California Courrier told the PanARMENIAN.Net journalist. In his words, the Turkish government has a large share of responsibility in this cold-blooded assassination. "Turkey creates an atmosphere of intolerance, passes laws against speaking about the Armenian Genocide and encourages its denial. Those who pulled the trigger on Hrant Dink were indirectly encouraged to do so by the intolerant Turkish regime. Hrant was my friend, my journalistic colleague and a fellow activist for 'Hay Dat'. May God bless his soul," Sassounian said. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |