  Aytekin Yildiz: Turkish state has to apologizeDecember 16, 2008 - 17:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The apology campaign was not only criticized by Turkish denialists, but also by some Turks who felt the statement had not gone far enough, Zaman reports. "It is a good starting point, but not enough. Firstly, what do they mean by saying 'Great Catastrophe'? Let's name it. It is genocide. Secondly, the state has to apologize," stated Aytekin Yildiz, Coordinator of the Confrontation Association. Historian Ayse Hur said that Turkey "has to apologize on behalf of the perpetrators and for itself, too, because it has legitimized their actions through the years." Another prominent Turkish intellectual said, on condition of anonymity, that the Turkish state, rather than individuals, must make the apology.   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.   Partner news |  Related sections Topic Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
