Harvard to host Armenian Genocide awareness walkApril 21, 2009 - 22:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 23, Armenians of Boston will place a picket at Harvard Square in commemoration of 94th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Empire. Activity starts at the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church. Afterwards, the group will proceed to walk over to the pit behind the Harvard Square. Goal of picket is to promote public awareness of the first genocide in 20th century - the Armenian Genocide. After the program in Harvard Square, the group will walk back to the Armenian Church, Boston Armenian Students' Network reports. 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |