Circassian genocide victims’ memorial to be erected in Georgia

PanARMENIAN.Net - A memorial to victims of Circassian genocide will be erected in Georgia’s Black Sea coast, said Nugzar Tsiklauri, the head of a Georgian parliamentary committee for Diaspora affairs.As he further noted, creation of a center of Circassian culture, featuring materials on the genocide is also planned, with a relevant resolution to be passed at July 1, 2011 parliamentary sitting.

On May 20, Georgian parliament voted for recognition of 1763-1864 events as the genocide of Circassian people.

 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
---