Boston rally to demand reparations for Armenian Genocide Apr 24April 16, 2016 - 11:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 24, Armenian-Americans will hold a protest at the Turkish Consulate in Boston, to demand reparations for the Armenian Genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Turkish Government in 1915-23, the Armenian Weekly reports. The protest is organized by the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) “Sardarabad” Gomideh (Sardarapat committee) and the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Boston “Nejdeh” chapter. Although the main theme of the demonstration is the demand for recognition and reparations for the Genocide, the protesters will also address the recent attacks by the Azerbaijani armed forces against Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), violating a 20-year-long ceasefire established in 1994. Turkey, which “stands with Azerbaijan to the end,” as stated by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, clearly supports the recent Azerbaijani aggression against Artsakh that began overnight on April 1-2. Protesters will arrive in front of the Consulate where they will deliver a letter stating their demands to the Turkish Consulate. The demonstration will last about an hour and will be followed by a procession from the Consulate to the Armenian Heritage Park, where protesters will join the 101st commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. Buses will depart from St. Stephens and St. James Churches in Watertown immediately following church services, and will return from Boston at the conclusion of the vigil at the Armenian Heritage Park. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. 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. 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. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |