Armenian Students of Canada against Genocide in DarfurApril 17, 2009 - 02:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 17, more than 45 students from the A.R.S. Armenian Private School (Canada) will be participating in 24 in April for Darfur, a twenty four hour fast dedicated to raising funds for and awareness about the ongoing genocide in Darfur and to simultaneously commemorate the 94th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide which is normally marked on April 24, thus the significance of the 24 hours.All the students participating are the decedents of the survivors from the Armenian Genocide and have vowed to work collectively to insure the atrocities and consequences of the crime of genocide are not experienced by any other community. Nareh Galustiants the Vice President of the club said "As Canadian Armenians we are obliged to strive to establish a society free from discrimination and a world free from the horrors of genocide. It is not only never again for us but never again for the world." The event is organized by the school's Humanitarian Club which is comprised of students from various grades. Top stories 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. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |