The years 1915 through 1923 were witness to more than the Ottoman Turkish government’s sponsored murder of some 1.5 million innocent Armenian men, women, and children under the most inhumane methods possible. The complacent western […]
The very first step in attempting to “normalize” relations between Armenia and Turkey—signing the protocols in Zurich on Oct. 10—was nearly aborted when the foreign ministers of both countries objected to the statements each had […]
On Oct. 8, William Schabas, the president of the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS), addressed an open letter to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Armenian President Serge Sarkisian, in which he said: […]
WASHINGTON—On the eve of the signing of the Turkey-Armenia protocols, Congressional Armenian Caucus co-chairs Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) and Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) were joined by lead Armenian Genocide Resolution sponsors Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and George Radanovich […]
By Raffi K. Hovannisian The history of the Armenian people has been an ordeal of suffering, tragedy, and genocide. In this millennial series of misfortunes, however, never has the nation invited destruction upon itself. But […]
YEREVAN (A.W.)—On Oct. 12, Armenian President Serge Sarkisian announced that he will attend the Turkey-Armenia soccer World Cup qualifying match in Bursa, Turkey. “The president of Turkey came to Armenia at my invitation and I […]
Below is a declaration by the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) on the signing of the protocols. The protocols on establishing relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Turkey were signed on Oct. […]
Below are the remarks of ANCA chairman Ken Hachikian following the signing of the Turkey-Armenia protocols on Oct. 10. The success of Turkey in pressuring Armenia into accepting these humiliating, one-sided protocols proves, sadly, that […]
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The ultimate philanthropist, a Camp Haiastan icon, and an AYF Olympic mainstay for half a century are this year’s winners of the Varadian Spirit Award from Providence. Recognized were Maro Garabedian Dionisopoulos, Antranig Mesrobian, […]
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Whether it was 200 athletes marching in unison and filling a stadium with spirit or doves flittering above, this year’s Opening Ceremonies was nothing short of pomp and prestige. One would expect nothing less […]
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