  Memorial to Armenian Genocide Victims Profaned in LyonApril 18, 2006 - 14:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Seven days before the commemorations of the Armenian Genocide of 1915, the steles of the Armenian Memorial set up in the town of Lyon (France), which must be inaugurated by President Jacques Chirac, were profaned with inscriptions of insults and negationists: "There never was genocide of the Armenians". This act of vandalism followed upon the consecutive racist drifts with the ultra nationalist Turkish demonstration of last 18 March. Armenianassociations and organizations (CCAF - CDCA) call the authorities of Police force to seek and sanction the persons in charge for these intolerable attacks to human dignity.   Top stories In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). Across a swathe of southern Turkey, people sought temporary shelter and food in freezing winter weather. The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. The Prosecutor’s Office has released surveillance footage and said that one of the detainees in the case, Iveri Melashvili.   Partner news |  Related sections Topic Latest news Global humanitarian leaders call for Ruben Vardanyan’s release  The recent arrest by the government of Azerbaijan of Ruben Vardanyan is both outrageous and politically motivated.Armenia files discrimination lawsuit against Azerbaijan Armenia has filed a lawsuit against Azerbaijan in the International Court of Justice, according to a press release from The Hague.Moscow says will discuss extension of Russian peacekeeping mission with Baku Moscow will discuss with Baku the possibility of extending the mission of Russian peacekeepers, Dmitry Peskov said.Henrikh Mkhitaryan calls for Ruben Vardanyan’s release Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has joined calls for the release of Ruben Vardanyan. |
