Aznavour: any state refusing to condemn Genocide commits a crimeMay 4, 2011 - 11:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - It took 5 years for French Senate to start discussion on the bill envisaging criminalizing of denial of the Armenian Genocide adopted by the National Assembly in 2006, world known singer, Armenia’s ambassador to Switzerland wrote in an opinion in Liberation newspaper. “During these five years, Armenian Genocide monuments were desecrated, hatred continued spreading. Today’s inaction provokes further crimes. Any state refusing to condemn the Genocide commits a crime itself,” he wrote. “I call on Senators to pass the bill penalizing denial of the Armenian Genocide. Nobody could stop the Ottoman Empire when it planned to exterminate the entire nation. If adopted, this bill can prevent repetition of such crimes in the future.” 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 | 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. |