ARMENIAN GENOCIDE MONUMENT IN LYON DESECRETED

16:03, 31 Mar 2015
Siranush Ghazanchyan

The Armenian Genocide monument located in the Antonen Ponse Square
adjacent to Lyon’s most famous Belcour Square has been desecrated
once again. There are curse words and offensive remarks inscribed on
the monument, Nouvelles d’Armenie reports.

The opening of the monument in April 2006 was protested by denialist
groups, apparently sponsored by Turks. The protesters then clashed
with representatives of the movement in Lyon, who were filled with
indignation over the slogans that were heard during the protest. Along
with the protest, offensive remarks were inscribed on the monument.

Further desecration ahead of the Armenian Genocide Centennial
commemoration ceremonies goes to show that the criminals intend
to continue due to lack of a law criminalizing denial, Nouvelles
d’Armenie writes.