SQUARE OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE TO BE OPENED IN MONTEVIDEO APRIL 22

PanARMENIAN.Net - Uruguay is not only the first state to recognize the Armenian Genocide in 1965 but also the state, which has abided by its position during the recent 40 years, Yerkir online reports. The parliament has gathered a weighty paper-case containing bills, resolutions, decisions and statements in support of the Genocide in support of Hay Dat. A motion to name one of Montevideo's streets "April 24, 1915," was introduced to the city council by its member Raffi Hunanian about a year ago. The issue was included into the agenda and later the city council passed a decision to name a broad strip in the central Montevideo the Square of the Armenian People's Genocide. The opening ceremony will take place on April 22.