Javahk Armenians call on Turks to repentApril 20, 2009 - 17:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In memory of 94th anniversary of Armenian Genocide, Javahk Armenians called on Turks to repent and come to terms with their past. The statement of Javahk Diaspora and Public Organizations representatives says that the fact of Genocide, acknowledged by many European states and world parliaments mustn't be an object of speculation.Statement authors expressed their appreciation for the courage of Turkish scientists , writers and intelligentсia representatives who took serious riskс by speaking the truth about the Genocide. "These people understood that accepting their on history, dark as some of its pages were, is an important part of building a democratic society.'' The statement calls on all people of goodwill to join their voices to the demand to acknowledge and condemn the Armenian Genocide. 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 | 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. |