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ANCA: Latest ANCA WebFax Campaigns / Update on Aid to Armenia & NKR / Recent Report on Genocide & Int'l Law
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1) ANCA Action Items: Send free ANCA WebFaxes from www.anca.org
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The ANCA has launched a series of WebFax campaigns in support
of Congressional adoption of Genocide legislation as well as
efforts to promote a U.S. - Armenia Social Security agreement;
stopping proposed World Bank funding of the Baku-Ceyhan pipeline;
and, protesting George Will's recent Newsweek column praising
Kemal Ataturk.
To read more and add your voice to these grassroots campaigns
advocating Armenian American interest, visit the ANCA website
www.anca.org
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2) HOUSE FOREIGN AID PANEL ALLOCATES $70 MILLION FOR ARMENIA;
$5 MILLION FOR NAGORNO KARABAGH
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-- Committee Cuts Bush Administration's
Proposed 45% Reduction in Half
WASHINGTON, DC - On July 10th, a key House Appropriations Subcommittee
voted to allocate at least $70 million in U.S. assistance to
Armenia for fiscal year 2004 (FY2004) and $5 million for
humanitarian aid projects in Nagorno Karabagh, reported the
Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA.) The proposed
assistance level for Armenia, while $20 million more than the $49.5
million proposed by the Bush Administration, is $20 million less
than Congress appropriated in FY2003.
"We remain troubled by the sharp reduction in aid to Armenia
proposed by the Bush Administration and, while we very much
appreciate the hard work of our friends on the foreign aid panel,
are disappointed by the $20 million shortfall in the assistance
approved by the House relative to last year's appropriation," said
ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. "In the coming weeks we
will continue to work with the House and Senate appropriators
regarding the pressing needs in Armenia, the impact of the Turkish
and Azerbaijani blockades, and the specific programs that will be
cut by this proposed reduction."
In addition to the $70 million hard earmark for Armenia, the House
Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations also voted to
send $2.5 million in foreign military financing and $900,000 for
International Military Education and Training (IMET). Azerbaijan
is slated to receive an equal amount of military assistance. The
reduction in U.S. assistance to Armenia is part of an overall
decrease in aid to former Soviet States, from $755 million to $576
million.
For the complete text of this release, visit:
http://www.anca.org/anca/pressrel.asp?prid=342&pressregion=anca
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3) TURKISH BUSINESS GROUP LOBBIES AGAINST GENOCIDE RESOLUTION
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-- In Transparent Attempt to Disguise Genocide Denial,
TUSIAD Claims that Armenian Genocide Recognition would
"Shatter" Progress toward Armenian-Turkish Reconciliation
WASHINGTON, DC - The leading Turkish business association today
called on Members of Congress to oppose legislation rededicating
the American people to the aims of the Genocide Convention,
reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).
The Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association (TUSIAD)
argued that the adoption of the Genocide Resolution (S.Res.164 in
the Senate and its H.Res.193 in the House of Representatives) would
"deeply damage U.S.-Turkey relations." This legislation, which
cites the Armenian Genocide and the Holocaust among the genocides
of the 20th Century, would commemorate the 15th anniversary of U.S.
implementation of the Genocide Convention. TUSIAD charged that the
adoption of this measure would "hijack the term 'genocide' and
distortedly apply it to the tragic events of 1915 that took place
in the Ottoman Empire."
TUSIAD closed its argument by noting that, "Such attempts would
also shatter any hopes of developing relations between Turkey and
Armenia. Citizens of Armenia and Armenians residing in Turkey have
maintained harmonious relations with the people of Turkey. The
approval of such amendments will only ignite tensions between the
two peoples and harm their reconciliation efforts."
"We are deeply troubled - although not surprised - by the hateful
strain of genocide denial that runs throughout TUSIAD's statement,"
said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. "What is new is
TUSIAD's transparent effort - after years of venomous anti-Armenian
attacks - to misrepresent itself as a friend of Armenians,
couching its denial campaign in terms of promoting improved
Armenian Turkish relations. Rather than resorting to such twisted
and ultimately futile tactics, TUSIAD, the Turkish government and
its diminishing circle of allies should come to terms with the fact
that meaningful Armenian-Turkish relations can only be built upon
full Turkish recognition and acceptance of responsibility for the
Armenian Genocide."
For the complete text of this release, visit:
http://www.anca.org/anca/pressrel.asp?prID=341
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4) U.N. GENOCIDE CONVENTION APPLIES TO ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
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-- Analysis by Leading International Law Expert
Affirms Modern Day Responsibility of the Turkish
Government for Crime Against the Armenian Nation
Washington, DC - International law expert and former Secretary of
the United Nations Human Rights Commission, Dr. Alfred de Zayas,
has published an in-depth report on the applicability of the United
Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide to
the Armenian Genocide, reported the Armenian National Committee of
America (ANCA).
In a point-by-point analysis of the landmark international treaty
that defines genocide and outlines its ramifications under
international law, de Zayas concluded that the U.N. Convention
clearly applies to the Armenian Genocide.
In a summary submitted along with his twenty page study memorandum,
Dr. de Zayas affirmed that, "the Genocide Convention of 1948 can be
applied retroactively, because it is declarative of pre-existing
international law."
He concluded by citing the "logical consequences" of applying
the Genocide Convention to the Armenian Genocide, including "the
return to the Armenian people and the Armenian Church of
monasteries, churches, and other assets of historic and cultural
significance, as well as the granting of a measure of compensation
to the descendents of the victims of genocide. In this connection,
the restitution and compensation schemes elaborated for the victims
of the Holocaust provide a useful precedent."
Dr. Alfred de Zayas is a renowned expert in international and human
rights law. Having received his Juris Doctorate degree from
Harvard in 1970 and Doctorate of Philosophy from Gottingen
University (Germany) in 1977, he has gone on to teach at several
university including DePaul University College of Law and the
University of Gottingen. He has had a distinguished career at the
United Nations, having served as Legal Officer with the UN Center
for Human Rights in Geneva (1981-1993); Secretary of Complaints
Procedures for the UN Human Rights Committee and Committee against
Torture (1994-97); Secretary of the UN Human Rights Committee
(1998-2000); and Senior Human Rights Officer at the Office of the
High Commissioner for Human Rights (2000-2003.)
For the full text of this release and to read the text of
Dr. de Zayas' report, visit:
http://www.anca.org/anca/pressrel.asp?prid=333&pressregion=anca
ANCA: Latest ANCA WebFax Campaigns / Update on Aid to Armenia & NKR / Recent Report on Genocide & Int'l Law
================================================
1) ANCA Action Items: Send free ANCA WebFaxes from www.anca.org
================================================== ==============
The ANCA has launched a series of WebFax campaigns in support
of Congressional adoption of Genocide legislation as well as
efforts to promote a U.S. - Armenia Social Security agreement;
stopping proposed World Bank funding of the Baku-Ceyhan pipeline;
and, protesting George Will's recent Newsweek column praising
Kemal Ataturk.
To read more and add your voice to these grassroots campaigns
advocating Armenian American interest, visit the ANCA website
www.anca.org
================================================== ==============
2) HOUSE FOREIGN AID PANEL ALLOCATES $70 MILLION FOR ARMENIA;
$5 MILLION FOR NAGORNO KARABAGH
================================================== ==============
-- Committee Cuts Bush Administration's
Proposed 45% Reduction in Half
WASHINGTON, DC - On July 10th, a key House Appropriations Subcommittee
voted to allocate at least $70 million in U.S. assistance to
Armenia for fiscal year 2004 (FY2004) and $5 million for
humanitarian aid projects in Nagorno Karabagh, reported the
Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA.) The proposed
assistance level for Armenia, while $20 million more than the $49.5
million proposed by the Bush Administration, is $20 million less
than Congress appropriated in FY2003.
"We remain troubled by the sharp reduction in aid to Armenia
proposed by the Bush Administration and, while we very much
appreciate the hard work of our friends on the foreign aid panel,
are disappointed by the $20 million shortfall in the assistance
approved by the House relative to last year's appropriation," said
ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. "In the coming weeks we
will continue to work with the House and Senate appropriators
regarding the pressing needs in Armenia, the impact of the Turkish
and Azerbaijani blockades, and the specific programs that will be
cut by this proposed reduction."
In addition to the $70 million hard earmark for Armenia, the House
Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations also voted to
send $2.5 million in foreign military financing and $900,000 for
International Military Education and Training (IMET). Azerbaijan
is slated to receive an equal amount of military assistance. The
reduction in U.S. assistance to Armenia is part of an overall
decrease in aid to former Soviet States, from $755 million to $576
million.
For the complete text of this release, visit:
http://www.anca.org/anca/pressrel.asp?prid=342&pressregion=anca
================================================== ==============
3) TURKISH BUSINESS GROUP LOBBIES AGAINST GENOCIDE RESOLUTION
================================================== ==============
-- In Transparent Attempt to Disguise Genocide Denial,
TUSIAD Claims that Armenian Genocide Recognition would
"Shatter" Progress toward Armenian-Turkish Reconciliation
WASHINGTON, DC - The leading Turkish business association today
called on Members of Congress to oppose legislation rededicating
the American people to the aims of the Genocide Convention,
reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).
The Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association (TUSIAD)
argued that the adoption of the Genocide Resolution (S.Res.164 in
the Senate and its H.Res.193 in the House of Representatives) would
"deeply damage U.S.-Turkey relations." This legislation, which
cites the Armenian Genocide and the Holocaust among the genocides
of the 20th Century, would commemorate the 15th anniversary of U.S.
implementation of the Genocide Convention. TUSIAD charged that the
adoption of this measure would "hijack the term 'genocide' and
distortedly apply it to the tragic events of 1915 that took place
in the Ottoman Empire."
TUSIAD closed its argument by noting that, "Such attempts would
also shatter any hopes of developing relations between Turkey and
Armenia. Citizens of Armenia and Armenians residing in Turkey have
maintained harmonious relations with the people of Turkey. The
approval of such amendments will only ignite tensions between the
two peoples and harm their reconciliation efforts."
"We are deeply troubled - although not surprised - by the hateful
strain of genocide denial that runs throughout TUSIAD's statement,"
said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. "What is new is
TUSIAD's transparent effort - after years of venomous anti-Armenian
attacks - to misrepresent itself as a friend of Armenians,
couching its denial campaign in terms of promoting improved
Armenian Turkish relations. Rather than resorting to such twisted
and ultimately futile tactics, TUSIAD, the Turkish government and
its diminishing circle of allies should come to terms with the fact
that meaningful Armenian-Turkish relations can only be built upon
full Turkish recognition and acceptance of responsibility for the
Armenian Genocide."
For the complete text of this release, visit:
http://www.anca.org/anca/pressrel.asp?prID=341
================================================== ==============
4) U.N. GENOCIDE CONVENTION APPLIES TO ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
================================================== ==============
-- Analysis by Leading International Law Expert
Affirms Modern Day Responsibility of the Turkish
Government for Crime Against the Armenian Nation
Washington, DC - International law expert and former Secretary of
the United Nations Human Rights Commission, Dr. Alfred de Zayas,
has published an in-depth report on the applicability of the United
Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Genocide to
the Armenian Genocide, reported the Armenian National Committee of
America (ANCA).
In a point-by-point analysis of the landmark international treaty
that defines genocide and outlines its ramifications under
international law, de Zayas concluded that the U.N. Convention
clearly applies to the Armenian Genocide.
In a summary submitted along with his twenty page study memorandum,
Dr. de Zayas affirmed that, "the Genocide Convention of 1948 can be
applied retroactively, because it is declarative of pre-existing
international law."
He concluded by citing the "logical consequences" of applying
the Genocide Convention to the Armenian Genocide, including "the
return to the Armenian people and the Armenian Church of
monasteries, churches, and other assets of historic and cultural
significance, as well as the granting of a measure of compensation
to the descendents of the victims of genocide. In this connection,
the restitution and compensation schemes elaborated for the victims
of the Holocaust provide a useful precedent."
Dr. Alfred de Zayas is a renowned expert in international and human
rights law. Having received his Juris Doctorate degree from
Harvard in 1970 and Doctorate of Philosophy from Gottingen
University (Germany) in 1977, he has gone on to teach at several
university including DePaul University College of Law and the
University of Gottingen. He has had a distinguished career at the
United Nations, having served as Legal Officer with the UN Center
for Human Rights in Geneva (1981-1993); Secretary of Complaints
Procedures for the UN Human Rights Committee and Committee against
Torture (1994-97); Secretary of the UN Human Rights Committee
(1998-2000); and Senior Human Rights Officer at the Office of the
High Commissioner for Human Rights (2000-2003.)
For the full text of this release and to read the text of
Dr. de Zayas' report, visit:
http://www.anca.org/anca/pressrel.asp?prid=333&pressregion=anca