  Aytekin Yildiz: Turkish state has to apologizeDecember 16, 2008 - 17:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The apology campaign was not only criticized by Turkish denialists, but also by some Turks who felt the statement had not gone far enough, Zaman reports. "It is a good starting point, but not enough. Firstly, what do they mean by saying 'Great Catastrophe'? Let's name it. It is genocide. Secondly, the state has to apologize," stated Aytekin Yildiz, Coordinator of the Confrontation Association. Historian Ayse Hur said that Turkey "has to apologize on behalf of the perpetrators and for itself, too, because it has legitimized their actions through the years." Another prominent Turkish intellectual said, on condition of anonymity, that the Turkish state, rather than individuals, must make the apology.   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 Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia  Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for childrenYerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19.Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan.Civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan People demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation again blocked streets in Yerevan on May 15. |
