Pashazade dubs Genocide bill provocation against Turkish worldDecember 27, 2011 - 18:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Leader of Caucasian Muslims Sheikh ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade in his address to French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Senate member dubbed adoption of the bill penalizing Armenian Genocide denial by the French National Assembly as provocation against the whole Turkish world, including Azerbaijan. “At times political, at times religious radicalism urge people to commit sins and crimes against one other. Unfortunately, the French National Assembly, cradle of democracy, recently passed an exceedingly contradictory and dangerous decision, aimed at distorting history facts and strengthening of hostility. The bill, running counter to universal principles of justice and democracy, may incite formidable challenges and tragedies,” the address reads. On December 22, French National Assembly passed the bill criminalizing the Armenian Genocide denial. The draft law envisages a year in jail and a fine of 45,000 euros for those who publicly deny the Armenian Genocide in France. 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 | Macron honors Charles Aznavour on 100th anniversary French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to the memory of French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour. Blinken says U.S. reviewing a number of aid requests from Armenia He said the U.S. is reviewing the requests to determine what more it can do to increase its assistance to Armenia. Armenia PM meets Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei Ruling MP accuses opposition of “serving other countries' interests” Khachatur Sukiasyan has accused Armenia’s opposition of serving the interests of other countries |