Anatolian Times, Turkey
Jan 20 2007
Dink Was Determined To Serve For Mutual Understanding, Tolerance And
Dialogue, AAA
WASHINGTON D.C. – "Hrant Dink (editor-in-chief of bilingual
Turkish-Armenian weekly Agos) was determined to serve as a catalyst
for mutual understanding, tolerance and dialogue," Armenian Assembly
of America (AAA) said.
Releasing a statement, AAA stated, "we condemn this blatant political
assassination and mourn the loss of an exceptional human being and
civil rights advocate."
The statement stated that Hrant Dink consistently defended democratic
change in Turkey. "He will always be remembered for his strong
leadership and commitment to human rights," it added.