Demonstrators protest anti-Armenian slogans in TurkeyMarch 5, 2012 - 17:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A group of demonstrators gathered in Istanbul's Taksim Square on Sunday, March 4, to protest racist slogans and banners in a rally at the same location on Feb 26. According to Today’s Zaman, the group was composed of members of some civil society organizations and marched along İstiklal Street holding a huge banner that read: “We are marching for the brotherhood of people against racism.” The group also held banners that read “Hate is yours, humanity is ours” and “We will not allow racism.” A statement released by the Turkish Interior Ministry earlier said it is impossible to justify “some slogans and banners” during the rally, referring to those offending Armenians. The statement added that legal proceedings have been launched to find these people and groups, adding that the Istanbul Governor's Office is working to identify these people. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. 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. Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders. Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. |