AZERIS IN IRAN MUST STRUGGLE, AT LEAST, FOR FEDERATION, IRANI DISSIDENT THINKSMarch 19, 2002 - 23:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In their struggle for their national rights, Azerbaijanians of Iran must get independence on the level of federation. Famous Irani dissident Mahmudali Chehragani has expressed this opinion in his interview with «Turan» agency. At the same time he thinks getting absolute independence of «South (Irani) Azerbaijan» is possible in long-term outlook. Speaking about the program of the struggle for the rights of Azerbaijanians of Iran, Chehragani has first of all mentioned the necessity to take measures concerned with the practical use of Azerbaijani language. It is important to begin to broadcast TV and radio programs, publish newspapers in Azerbaijani language as well as teach Azerbaijani language in schools to achieve this. According to the information of Chehragani, population of Azerbaijanians living in Iran is 30 million. Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. Partner news | POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO. Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship. Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy. Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. |