Today, Azerbaijan
Nov 24 2006

Ibrahim Burhanov: "Georgia should include refugees’ nationality in
repatriation law"

24 November 2006 [10:31] – Today.Az

Refugees’ nationality was not included in the law "Repatriation of
the refugees" passed in a few days in Georgia.

"We demand their nationality to be included in law," the chief of
Azerbaijani representation of Ahiska Turks’ International "Veten"
Society, Ibrahim Burhadov told APA.

UNO Head Assembly has a declaration about the protection of rooted
nations’ rights. "Georgia’s action should be regarded as the policy
of discrimination," Ibrahim Burhanov said.

He stated that Repatriation Fund should be established in six months
after the law is passed and the deportation to realize the
deportation. Georgia is in good terms with Armenians who intend to
establish Republic of Javakhetiya.

He also noted that 70 thousand Ahiska Turks live in Azerbaijan. "Our
aim is to ensure scattered Turks’ return to Georgia."

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