YEREVAN (A.W.)—The Armenian Genocide Reparations Study Group (AGRSG) on March 30 published its final report, entitled “Resolution with Justice—Reparations for the Armenian Genocide.”
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Send the report to Erdogan since he is always itching for a historical analysis of the events. Besides, why doesn’t Erdogon challenge France or Russia on the historical fact-finding mission. Apparently, they’ve already studied the events and deemed it as genocide, it would be wiser move to counter their findings. Whether Armenians say it’s genocide or not is irrelevant at this stage, what matters most is to prove to the others that they have their heads screwed on the wrong way. Until and when they can reverse the course, their Turkey has been cooked.
If we were to demend territories from Turkey lets be a little logical,we should only demend the Armenian provinces of Igdir,Kars Ardahan and Artvin which will bring us to the black sea.Armenia needs an outlet to the sea. Lets forget about Van and Erzerum, Turkey will never give up so much territories.Will be so lucky if we could get even Kars , Ardahan and Artvin.
I am puzzled by Ara Papian’s suggestion, backing off from Wilsonian Armenia for which he was a staunch supporter all these years, to this parcel of land which would be “leased”; would be demilitarized but would remain under Turkish control; Armenians would move freely thru it; yet the current inhabitants will be allowed to stay there; and “the territory will be policed (!!) by Turkey”?? Does this alternative #4 proposed by Ara, sound workable, or does it provide a strong bargaining position ?!
Armenian’s from the diaspora will not come to live in the territories of their forefathers still under Turkish control. That’s a foolish proposition. Wilsonian Armenia as part of the treaty needs to be implemented, not all at once, but in stages. Also, Giligia should be in the discussions as an alternate option. However, the question remains, will Turkey abide by the decision of the EU and the US the 2nd time around? How much pressure will be put on them to do it?
We gave away our land with our own blood now we can get it back with our own (almighty Dollar)
Armenians have all the choices to reside in places like France or Swissland and but prefer to and are already living amongst Turks in turkey legally and illegally entering risking life andimb entering in there droves seeking better lives amongst there Turkic neighbors , willing to be part of Turkish society , the Armenians in Armenia have better options with the Turks than there diaspora whom live in the comfort homes on there comfortable arm chairs getting ready to go Macdonalds unconcerned about where there next meal comes from , sadly most Armenians don’t know or have a clue how there fellow countryman lives , thankyou .
You are right Americans for the most part do not have a clue BUT I DO AND IM AN ARMENIAN AMERICAN
About a week ago at the Armenian Museum of America was a speaker, “Helmut” something. He stated that in 1930 or 1938, the U.S. government signed a document with Turkey, U.S. citizens would not be allowed to make reparations. Comments please…
Congratulations on this most worthy work. We must succeed in this(derra gamena) Movses & Anna Movsesian Plymouth, Mi