  Sumgait pogroms commemorated in Ukraine February 28, 2012 - 16:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On February 28, a mourning rally in memory of the victims of Sumgait pogroms was held nearby the office of the OSCE Project Coordinator in Ukraine. Representatives from international organizations, Ukrainian politicians, human rights advocates, Cossacks and the Armenian Diaspora participated in the event. It is noteworthy that Georgian and Iranian youth representatives also joined the Armenians. Upon completion of the action, the rally participants’ address conveying in detail the history of the Armenian pogroms in Azerbaijani towns as well as Armenians’ stance on Nagorno Karabakh issue was handed to the OSCE representation. Ukrainian cities with large Armenian communities will also host actions commemorating the 24th anniversary of pogroms in Sumgait, Analitika.at.ua reports.   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 |  Latest news Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion  The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan.Family of Ilham Aliyev’s security chief owns vast property in UK As head of security for Azerbaijan’s president, Eyyubov is closely trusted by one of the world’s most authoritarian leaders.Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. |
