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PRESS RELEASE
January 19, 2006
CONTACT: Christine Kojoian
E-mail: ckojoian@aaainc.org

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA STATEMENT REGARDING THE ASSASSINATION OF
HRANT DINK

The Armenian Assembly of America grieves the tragic murder of one of the
most prominent Armenian voices in Turkey, Hrant Dink, who was gunned
down in broad daylight for his public statements on the Armenian
Genocide and his tireless civic activism. The Armenian Assembly
condemns this blatant political assassination and mourns the loss of an
exceptional human being and civil rights advocate who, well aware of the
personal risks to him, was determined to serve as a catalyst for mutual
understanding, tolerance and dialogue. Hrant Dink consistently
championed democratic change in Turkey. He will always be remembered for
his strong leadership and commitment to human rights.

The Armenian Assembly of America is the largest Washington-based
nationwide organization promoting public understanding and awareness of
Armenian issues. It is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt membership organization.

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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress