European Knight
04-16-2015, 01:56 PM
http://www.bianet.org/english/human-rights/163844-ep-recognizes-armenian-genocide-urges-turkey-to-confront-it
The European Parliament recognized the Armenian Genocide with the resolution adopted yesterday. Turkey’s Foreign Ministry called decision “laughable” saying, “Europe should confront its own history.”
The European Parliament (EP) approved the resolution on the Armenian Genocide with the vote held yesterday.
The EU Parliament, stating Armenia and Turkey should make use of the 100th anniversary of the genocide to normalize diplomatic relations, open borders and ease economic integration, urged Turkey to recognize the Armenian Genocide.
Members of the EP called Armenia and Turkey to draw upon “examples of successful reconciliation between European nations”. Pope Francis’ genocide message was also praised.
The EP had invited all members of the EU on March 13 to recognize the Armenian Genocide.
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The European Parliament recognized the Armenian Genocide with the resolution adopted yesterday. Turkey’s Foreign Ministry called decision “laughable” saying, “Europe should confront its own history.”
The European Parliament (EP) approved the resolution on the Armenian Genocide with the vote held yesterday.
The EU Parliament, stating Armenia and Turkey should make use of the 100th anniversary of the genocide to normalize diplomatic relations, open borders and ease economic integration, urged Turkey to recognize the Armenian Genocide.
Members of the EP called Armenia and Turkey to draw upon “examples of successful reconciliation between European nations”. Pope Francis’ genocide message was also praised.
The EP had invited all members of the EU on March 13 to recognize the Armenian Genocide.
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