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Remembering Sevag Balıkçı on April 24 in Istanbul
Special for the Armenian Weekly
ISTANBUL (A.W.)—On April 24, 2015, Armenians from all over the world converged in Istanbul to commemorate the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide. In the sea of people, Sevag Balıkçı’s portrait loomed overhead. Who was this young Armenian soldier killed during his military service four years ago, on April 24, 2011?
Ani and Garabet Balıkçı hold a photograph of their son Sevag (Photo: El
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A well written article,thank you Fiona.
If this is what is called turkish justice, no wonder they still cannot get around to speaking the truth in the first place. They never will.
humble condolences to the family of Sevag.
THAT’S THE WAY IT IS, EVEN IN MODERN DAY TURKEY!BELIEVE IT OR NOT!!
IT’S NOT THE FIRST TIME NOR WILL IT BE LAST TIME!!! ARMENIANS ALL OVER THE WORLD, GET THE MESSAGE!!!! GOT IT?
Every soul in life deserves closure.its called R.I.P…..you could be black..white…asian…or native indian…..turk..armenian…german…or jewish. ..my anssestors souls never got that …we must correct our anssestors crimes and bring justice..
Condolences to the loved ones. Rest in peace dear Sevag.