For Immediate Release
January 19, 2006
Contact: Marianne Davitjan
Contact number: (416) 505 3181
45 Hallcrown Place
Toronto, Ontario
M2J 4Y4
Canadian-Armenian Community in Toronto mourns the assassination of Hrant
Dink, Armenian journalist in Turkey
TORONTO, ON – The Armenian National Committee of Toronto (ANCT) mourns the
loss of Hrant Dink, a leading Istanbul-based Armenian journalist murdered
outside the offices of his Agos newspaper today amid a growing tide of
Turkish government prosecutions and nationalist pressure to silence his
writings concerning the Armenian Genocide.
Dink, 53, a Turkish citizen of Armenian descent, had received threats from
nationalists who viewed him as a traitor, the Associated Press news agency
reported.
In response to this tragic loss, the following tributes are being
organised:
St Mary’s Armenian Apostolic Church, the Armenian National Committee of
Toronto and the ARY YOC Simon Zavarian chapter will hold a special
Memorial Service Sunday January 21st, 2007 at 1:15 pm followed by a
tribute in front of the Revival Monument at 45 Hallcrown Place in
Toronto.
Interdenominational Memorial Service at Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic
Church of Toronto, 920 Progress Ave. (Hwy 401 and Markham rd.) in
Scarborough
The details of the Interdenominational Memorial Service will be announced
during the afternoon services.
The Armenian National Committee will also be holding a special candle
light vigil at Queens Park, Thursday, January 25th, 2007 at 8:00 pm.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends and would
like to invite all Canadians to partake in the tributes both Sunday and
Thursday to honour the memory, the values, and the perseverance for
recognition of the Armenian Genocide by Turkey, which Hrant Dink
tragically lost his life for.
Read Armenian National Committee of Canada Statement
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Read Armenian National Committee of America Statement
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Read European Armenian Federation Statement
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The ANCT is part of the largest and the most influential Canadian-Armenian
grassroots political organization. Working in coordination with a network
of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout Canada and affiliated
organizations around the world, the ANCC actively advances the concerns
of the Canadian-Armenian community on a broad range of issues.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress