Monday, February 27, 2012

Anti-Armenian statements voiced in streets of Turkey

February 27, 2012

Anti-Armenian statements voiced in streets of Turkey

By Artur Hakobyan

The representatives of Turkish authorities continue making rude anti-Armenian statements. Turk nationalists seek a chance to express their hatred towards Armenians not without the participation of Turkish authorities.
An anti-Armenian demonstration with the participation of Turkish high-ranking officials, including Internal Affairs Minister Idris Naim Sahin, took place in Istanbul downtown devoted to the Khojalu events.
Turkish Minister said that they will demand responsibility for the Khojalu events.
Besides, statements, insulting Armenians and Hrant Dink [Armenian journalist killed by Turkish nationalists] were voiced during the demonstration, which shocked even the Turkish society.
Several days ago posters inciting enmity against Armenians appeared in the streets of Istanbul. The Turkish press says an anti-Armenian demonstration held in Istanbul was organized by he authorities.
Mayor of Turkey’s Bayburt Haci Ali Polat, member of ruling party, characterized Armenians as enemies, and called on young people to be revengeful.
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