CRIMINAL ACTION BROUGHT AGAINST TURKS ATTACKING ARMENIANS IN VALANCE

VALANCE, December 6 (Noyan Tapan). Ambassador of Armenia to France
Eduard Nalbandian reported that the criminal action was brought against
50 Turks attacking on the Armenians, who were collecting signatures
against Turkey’s membership in the European Union in Valance. The
Istanbul “Marmara” newspaper reported about it quoting the Los Angeles
“Asparez” newspaper as a source. Five young men of Armenian origin,
who opened a pavilion and were collecting signatures against Turkey’s
membership in the European Union, were attacked in Valance. Four of
them were hospitalized, and two Turks are in a police cell now. The
Ambassador emphasized that one should take into account that besides
physical damage there is also moral damage, which is more difficult to
restore. Eduard Nalbandian also noticed that this step of the citizens
of France of Turkish origin infringes French laws and orders and is
directed against free will. A number of French deputies expressed
their indignation and concern in connection with the incident.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress