 Tariq Ramadan publicly recognizes the Armenian genocideJanuary 4, 2010 - 16:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - For the first time in history of the Armenians, an academic Muslim internationally renowned, professor of Islamic studies in UK, Switzerland, Japan, U.S, Tariq Ramadan publicly recognizes the Armenian genocide, independent journalist Jean Eckian told PanARMENIAN.Net M. Tariq Ramadan has granted an exclusive interview to "Nouvelles d'Arménie Magazine", first monthly magazine of the Armenian community in France. In answers the question from Ara Toranian: Do you and recognize you the Armenian genocide ? Ramadan replied: "I know and recognize. For me, the historical reality of Armenian genocide has not ever made the shadow of a doubt we can [...] not deny the reality of what was actually and historically genocide. ", he said. Adding, about the denial: " Denial is against the principles of my religion and against the principles of human consciousness. We can not deny the events, told PanARMENIAN.Net independent journalist Jean Eckian. He wrote more than 35 books in French and in English.    The Armenian Genocide resolution The resolution affirming the U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (H.Res.252) was formally introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Adam Schiff (D.-CA), George Radanovich (R.-CA), Frank Pallone, Jr. (D.-NJ), and Mark Kirk (R.-Ill). On March 4, 2010 it was adopted with a 22-21 vote by the House Committee on Foreign Relations. A similar resolution was introduced in the Senate.  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. |
