For the first time in history a member of the Turkish parliament recognized the AG

[Helen]

For the first time in history a member of the Turkish parliament recognized the Armenian Genocide and spoke of restitution of the despoiled property, independent French journalist Jean Eckian told

In an interview with journalist Raffí Arax recently, Turkish MP Mehmet Ufuk Uras said, "We committed a terrible massacre against Armenians and Turkey must recognize it. It's not important how we name this calamity: genocide, ethnic purification, etc. The most important thing is that a terrible massacre was committed and it is undeniable."

"We must face up to the history, bandage the wounds, develop the relations with Armenia, defend our Armenian compatriots and restore what was the property of their ancestors. I come from the area of Durig close to Sebastia where I heard the truth from my parents," he said.

[Joseph]

For the first time in history a member of the Turkish parliament recognized the Armenian Genocide and spoke of restitution of the despoiled property, independent French journalist Jean Eckian told

In an interview with journalist Raffí Arax recently, Turkish MP Mehmet Ufuk Uras said, "We committed a terrible massacre against Armenians and Turkey must recognize it. It's not important how we name this calamity: genocide, ethnic purification, etc. The most important thing is that a terrible massacre was committed and it is undeniable."

"We must face up to the history, bandage the wounds, develop the relations with Armenia, defend our Armenian compatriots and restore what was the property of their ancestors. I come from the area of Durig close to Sebastia where I heard the truth from my parents," he said.

Yeah, I saw this and posted it earlier to another thread. It shows how the denialist argument is slipping away (albeit slowly) even in Turkey.

[Helen]

Yeah, I saw this and posted it earlier to another thread. It shows how the denialist argument is slipping away (albeit slowly) even in Turkey.

Sorry, didn't see your post, nothing shows in bold

Please, delete this one so it doesn't become a mess...

[Joseph]

Sorry, didn't see your post, nothing shows in bold

Please, delete this one so it doesn't become a mess...

No problem at all Helen. I'll keep this thread open because I believe it is an important development and was probably should be discussed more.

[Hovik]

For the first time in history a member of the Turkish parliament recognized the Armenian Genocide and spoke of restitution of the despoiled property, independent French journalist Jean Eckian told

In an interview with journalist Raffí Arax recently, Turkish MP Mehmet Ufuk Uras said, "We committed a terrible massacre against Armenians and Turkey must recognize it. It's not important how we name this calamity: genocide, ethnic purification, etc. The most important thing is that a terrible massacre was committed and it is undeniable."

"We must face up to the history, bandage the wounds, develop the relations with Armenia, defend our Armenian compatriots and restore what was the property of their ancestors. I come from the area of Durig close to Sebastia where I heard the truth from my parents," he said.

I'm honestly surprised the guy is still alive...

[Helen]

I shared this info with our guys and one of them came back saying he is a Kurd...Is that true?

[Joseph]

I'm honestly surprised the guy is still alive...

So am I. He's a marked man now. Another brave soul who'll be rubbed out by the ulusalci.