  Kurds Go Same Way, as Armenians in Ottoman Empire in 1915April 18, 2006 - 19:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At present Kurds follow the same way as Armenians in Ottoman Empire in 1915, Agos Istanbul-based newspaper editor-in-chief Hrant Dink stated at a forum in Malatya Turkish town. The conference was organized by Malatya Businessmen Association (MIAD). "Armenians made a mistake by believing the UK, Germany, France and Russia that the superpowers will save them from deportation. And now Kurds believe the US that they will get independence in North Iraq. That is America. It will come, do what it needs to and will go away. And after that you will fight with each other,» he said, reminding that after WWI European powers did the same, the Zaman Turkish newspaper reports.  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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
