Resolution condemning Dink's assassination introduced in House of Representatives

January 30, 2007 - 14:51 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Caucus Member Rep. Joseph Crowley has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives condemning the assassination of Armenian-Turkish bilingual 'Agos' weekly editor-in-chief Hrant Dink. In his words, it is of utmost importance that the U.S. Congress adopts this resolution condemning the brutal killing of Hrant Dink and sends a message that Turkey must protect the rights of all religious and ethnic minorities indiscriminately. "It is past time for Turkey to abolish Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code which precipitated this heinous crime," said Representative Crowley. The resolution calls on the House to strongly condemn the tragic murder of Hrant Dink, as well as urge Turkey to continue its investigation and prosecution of those individuals responsible for his death. Furthermore, the legislation encourages Turkey to take appropriate action to protect freedom of speech by repealing Article 301, which criminalizes public discussion on the Armenian Genocide.
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