Museum of Shame opens in AnkaraSeptember 8, 2011 - 14:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Museum of Shame initiated by the Revolutionary 78'ers Federation opened its doors for the second time on September 6 in Ankara to mark the 31st anniversary of the military coup on September 12, 1980. As Bianet News reported, the Federation organizes the activities around September 12 every year under a different current theme. This year's topic is "Activities in the 31st Year for Peace and Brotherhood of the People" in reference to the Kurdish question. The Museum of Shame is going to exhibit a number of personal belongings of left-wing revolutionaries like the coat of Deniz Gezmiş, the shirt of Mazlum Doğan, the vest of Mahir Çayan or the mimeograph of İbrahim Kaypakkaya. Special sections of the museum are dedicated to slain Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink and deceased lawyer Halit Çelenk. The exhibition can be visited at the Çağdaşlar Arts Centre in Çankaya (Ankara) until 27 September and comes with panel discussions, poetry readings, documentaries and movies.   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 |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.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.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.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. |
