Memory annihilation follows physical extermination, French MP saysDecember 22, 2011 - 15:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Member of French National Assembly Bruno Le Roux delivered a speech in support of adoption of the bill penalizing Armenian Genocide denial, along with a number of other MPs. “We should not allow the crime of genocide to be of lasting nature, as annihilation of memory follows physical extermination,” the MP said. “We cannot allow for a breach of laws we passed within our national borders.” He further dismissed fears of a number of parliamentarians, who says the motion can incite a conflict. “We do not light a fire, on the contrary, we are trying to assuage the fire of memory,” he said. Today, December 22, the French parliament is debating the bill, which envisages a year in jail and a fine of 45,000 euros for those who publicly deny the Armenian Genocide in France. On December 7, the Judiciary Committee of the French National Assembly passed the bill introduced by MP Valerie Boyer (UMP). 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 | idcoin: New tool in IDBank’s loyalty system IDBank has announced the launch of idcoin, a new tool in the customer loyalty system. U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Glendale mayor to visit Yerevan Asatryan last visited Armenia in December 2022-January 2023 as she helped establish a partnership between Armenia’s Opera House and Los Angeles Opera. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. |