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6-News Hye Sharzhoom May 1995 Armenia Update 80th Anniversary of Armenian Genocide Marked YEREVAN, Armenia (AP)— Weeping and bearing flowers, Armenians from around the world converged Monday to mark the 80th anniversary of a mass expulsion of Armenians from Turkey. The deportation became a massacre that Armenians say killed 1.5 million people from 1915 to 1923, and created the global diaspora of Armenians from their Caucasus Mountains region. Gareky Zarkoian, a 90-year- old survivor of the deportation, laid a modest bunch of flowers at a monument on Swallow's Nest hill in the Armenian capital Monday. "The horror of genocide cannot be expressed in words, it has to be experienced to be understood," said Zarkoian, who lost his entire family in the deportations. Among those joining Zarkoian at the monument were Armenian PresidentLevon Ter-Petrosian; His Holiness Karekin I, Catholicos of the Armenian Church, and ethnic Armenians now living everywhere from France to Lebanon to the United States. Thousands of people marched past the monument, enveloping it in wreaths as an orchestra played traditional Armenian songs. Ter-Petrosian also opened Armenia's first museum of the massacre, which contains letters, photos and other documents about the deportations. "The genocide was a purely political event dictated by the interests of the Ottoman Empire, and aimed at the extermination of Armenians on its territory,'' the president said. On April 24,1915, soldiers in the crumbling Ottoman Empire killed 235 Armenian intellectuals andpolitical leaders, accusing them of helping the invading Russians during World War I. The Turks then began deporting Armenians living in eastern Turkey to Syria. Turkey says 300,000 Armenians died in the deportation but rejects accusations of genocide. In the 4th century, Armenia became the first nation to make Christianity as its state religion. Western Armenia was invaded by Ottoman Turks in 1405. Eastern Armenia was annexed by Russia inl828, and was part of the Soviet Union from 1920 until 1991. Genocide Museum Opened in Dzidzernagapert YEREVAN (Fact)-The highlight of this year's pilgrimage to the Dzidzernagabert Genocide memorial monument was the inauguration and opening of a Genocide Museum Monday as government officials, guests and tens of thousands of people gathered to commemorate the Armenian Genocide. His Holiness Karekin I, Catholicos of All Armenians, was on hand to bless the museum. He brought with him the remains of a Genocide victim, he had personally retrieved from Der-el-Zor Genocide victims, he had personally retrieved from Der-el-Zor desert, where thousands of Armenians perished in grueling death marches. Armenian President Levon Ter-Petrosyan, accompanied by Harutunian, Armenian Parliament Chairman Babken Ararktsian, Prime MinisterHrant Bagratian and Robert Kocharian, president of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony and toured the museum's facilities. Following the opening ceremonies, Armenia s leaders went to the Dzidzernagabert monument, where they observed a moment of silence for Genocide victims. Beginning at dawn and lasting late into the night, Armenians climbed the hill to Dzidzernagabert to pay their respects to the martyrs. Kurdish Parliament in Exile Recognizes the Armenian Genocide THE HAGUE-The Kurdish Parliament in Exile, which began operating last week despite massive Turkish opposition, issued a statement Sunday commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. In the statement, the parliament also discusses Kurdish complacency in the Genocide during the early part of the century. Azerbaijan Refutes The Genocide Of Armenians YEREVAN ("Lragir" daily), 04/25/95 — On April 24 the Azeri TV was flooded by programs which not only reject the massacres of 1.5 million people in Turkey in 1915, but reportedly evidencing for massed beating of Turkey's Muslim population on the same year. In addition to this, a proposal was made to name the streets of Baku by the names of the leaders of Ottoman Turkey. An explanation was given "that Azerbaijan would not exist today, if Turkey have not in time behaved so". World Bank Provided A Total Of $200mln Credits To Armenia YEREVAN ("Lragir" daily), 04/22/95—World Bank has only been providing interest-free or low interest credits to Armenia so far, since the republic is not able to carry the heavy burden of high interests. World Bank representative to Armenia Vahram Nersissian said that their financial organization has allocated a total of $200 mln. credits for Armenia. Four Hours Power Supply Schedule Restored YEREVAN ("Hayastani Hanrapetutyun" daily), 04/20/95— With restoring the supply of natu- ASP Annual Fund Donors-1994 (donations received as of May 1,1995) Associate Dr. & Mrs. Arnold & Dianne Gazarian, Janalee & Brian, Mechelle & Johnny, and Alyssa in honor of the 25th wedding anniversary of Dennis and DonnaParnagian and in memory of Henry Barserian Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Hagopian, DDS Leon S. Peters Foundation William Saroyan Foundation Patron M/M Gerard Chahmirian Ms Penny Mirigian Emerzian Friend Mr. Hagie Kandarian Mr. Edward M. Kashian Sponsor The Wearhouse-Mr. Larry Balakian Mr. Jeff Atmajian Mr. Dennis Badvaganian Mr. Everett H. Berberian M/M John Chookasezian Mrs. Lilyan Chooljian League M/M Varoujan Der Simonian Mr. George N. Francis Dr/M Leon George Dr/M Ara Hairabedian Mr. Albert S. Hovannesian M/M Albert Kabrielian M/M Sam Kalfayan M/M Deran Koligian M/M Harold Manselian M/M Gregory Mazmanian Irene and Edward Peloian Ms. Sona Saroyan Mr. Walter Sepetjian Yergat Packing Co., Inc. Donor Anonymous Anonymous Ms. Nevart Apikian Mrs. Satenig Arabyan Mr. Arten J. Avakian M/M Walter Bakoian Mr. John Baronian Ms. Roxanne L. Bezjian Mr. Bill Bohigian Mr. Mark Bohigian Mr. Harry Bujulian Mr. Harper Gabrielson Mr. John Garabedian Ms. Carol A. Harootian Mr. George Hagopian Mrs. Stella Helghatian Ms. Kathleen Jenanyan M/M Zaven Johnson Mr. Samuel G. Kadorian Mr. John Kalashian M/M Amos Khasigian M/M Aram Khushigian Mrs. Rose M. Ohanesian Mr. Jack Peloian Mr. Harry A. Sachaklian Mr. Albert Sarkessian Mr. Richard Shahbazian M/M Richard Shirin John and Diane Tekirian Mr. Hrayr Terzian Mrs. Araks V. Tolegian Ms. Anna Tookoian Mr. Harry Topoozian Mr. Mark Topoozian Mr. Topoozian Acres Mr. Martin M. Tourigian M/M Haig Varoujean ral gas to Armenia, four hours power supply schedule was established for the population of Yerevan, starting on April 19. Parliamentary Elections Held In Artsakh YEREVAN ("Respublica Armenia", "Lragir", "Azg" dailies), 05/02/95 — The elections to the new permanent parliament of the RMK have started by 7am on April 30. According to the Chairman of Central Elections Commission M.Ohanjanian, they are being carried out based on the RMK law about elections, with consideration of international norms for implementation of similar political actions. ' Swedish Company To Install Payphones In Armenia YEREVAN ("Golos Armenii" daily), 04/27/95 — A Swedish company "Telephonica NTD" is installing interurban payphones in Yerevan. 20 payphones were already installed in the central telephone communications center of Yerevan, in "Yeritasardakan" and "Barekamutyun" metro stations. These are "Urmet" debit-card payphones, made in Italy. The owner of a corresponding card can make phonecalls to any CIS country, a connection with foreign countries will be established in the future. It is expected that all the telephones will be replaced with time. An agreement was reached in this BANQUET, from p. 1 Michael Gorman, dean of CSUF Library Services, was excited to host the opening reception of the exhibit in CSUF Henry Madden Library, where he was able to enrich the library with Armenian cultural material. "This library exists to serve the region and to reach out to the community," Mr. Gorman said. "This exhibition confirms, once again, the chaotic state the world is in today." And the younger generation also enjoyed the exhibition. "I really like it. It is a very special kind of art, and I wish more younger people can get the chance to experience it," said Joseph Krajekian, a 20 year old biology student With different thoughts and feelings going through their minds, the guests slowly began moving to the University Restaurant, where they were greeted with the relaxing sounds from an oud and a kanon. Delicious hor d'oeuvres, assorted wines, dinner and dessert allowed the 175 guests to enjoy themselves while waiting for the special guest speaker of the night, Dr. Miller. During the banquet CSUF students were recognized by the Armenian Studies Program Scholarship Committee for receiving Armenian Studies scholarships and grants for the 1994-1995 academic year. Most of the recipients are working to complete minors in Armenian Studies. In the beginning of his talk, Dr. Miller announced that he was going to speak on a very personal level. regard with RA Ministry of Communications. Main partner of the company in Armenia is Yerevan's "Telephone" enterprise. Armenialn The Eyes Of Its Leaders Exclusive Interviews For Respublica Armenia YEREVAN ("Respublica Armenia" daily), 04/26/95 — According to Armenian Prime Minister, operation of the nuclear plant will start in 45-50 days, probably in mid-june. Nevertheless, it will not supply electric power to the network for 15-20 days. During this period, its "behavior" will be under close investigation of scientists, and if a single parameter would not be corresponding to norms, it will be shut down again, despite $70mln spent for its reopening. This is not probable though, and the supply of electricity to the network is expected to start by the end of summer. Mr. Bagratian confirmed that population will be receiving 10-12 hours of electric power per day if operation of the plant is successful. ARAGIL News provides this news summary for information purposes only and does not assume responsibility for the accuracy or the content of the news reports contained herein. ARAGEL News as well as the original source of any materials printed herein, should be cited if this information is reproduced. particular need to counter the denial of the Genocide by the Turkish government," Dr. Miller said. "Instead I want to share with you a few of the survivor stories that have moved me deeply." In his personal approach, Dr. Miller managed to remember the Genocide and its effects in a very memorable way. "I cannot get out of my mind the image of a mother from Hadjin, who every night cut a portion of their blanket and sewed little booties for her children to wear the next day as they walked on the rough and stony deportation route," Dr. Miller said. "I can also never forget the story of Aghavni, whose husband had been drafted into the army and was then killed in a mass execution of Armenian soldiers, which left Aghavni with a nine month old boy and a three and a half year old girl." In his closing remarks, Dr. Miller reached out to his younger audience with an encouraging message. There is an odd irony regarding the Armenian Genocide, Dr. Miller stated. 'The Genocide of 1915 created a diaspora, and many of you are in a position to repay the debt incurred by the intervention of others in the lives of your parents and grandparents," he said. Other specialguests at the banquet were Dr. Alex Gonzalez, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs CSUF, Dr. Louis Costa, Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities, and Dr. Peter Klassen, Dean of the School of Social and Director of the International Programs. Many other guests from around the state were also present.
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Title | 1995_05 Hye Sharzhoom Newspaper May 1995 |
Alternative Title | Armenian Action, Vol. 16 No. 4, May 1995; Ethnic Supplement to the Collegian. |
Publisher | Armenian Studies Program, California State University, Fresno. |
Publication Date | 1995 |
Description | Published two to four times a year. The newspaper of the California State University, Fresno Armenian Students Organization and Armenian Studies Program. |
Subject | California State University, Fresno – Periodicals. |
Contributors | Armenian Studies Program; Armenian Students Organization, California State University, Fresno. |
Coverage | 1979-2014 |
Format | Newspaper print |
Language | eng |
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Title | May 1995 Page 6 |
Full-Text-Search | 6-News Hye Sharzhoom May 1995 Armenia Update 80th Anniversary of Armenian Genocide Marked YEREVAN, Armenia (AP)— Weeping and bearing flowers, Armenians from around the world converged Monday to mark the 80th anniversary of a mass expulsion of Armenians from Turkey. The deportation became a massacre that Armenians say killed 1.5 million people from 1915 to 1923, and created the global diaspora of Armenians from their Caucasus Mountains region. Gareky Zarkoian, a 90-year- old survivor of the deportation, laid a modest bunch of flowers at a monument on Swallow's Nest hill in the Armenian capital Monday. "The horror of genocide cannot be expressed in words, it has to be experienced to be understood," said Zarkoian, who lost his entire family in the deportations. Among those joining Zarkoian at the monument were Armenian PresidentLevon Ter-Petrosian; His Holiness Karekin I, Catholicos of the Armenian Church, and ethnic Armenians now living everywhere from France to Lebanon to the United States. Thousands of people marched past the monument, enveloping it in wreaths as an orchestra played traditional Armenian songs. Ter-Petrosian also opened Armenia's first museum of the massacre, which contains letters, photos and other documents about the deportations. "The genocide was a purely political event dictated by the interests of the Ottoman Empire, and aimed at the extermination of Armenians on its territory,'' the president said. On April 24,1915, soldiers in the crumbling Ottoman Empire killed 235 Armenian intellectuals andpolitical leaders, accusing them of helping the invading Russians during World War I. The Turks then began deporting Armenians living in eastern Turkey to Syria. Turkey says 300,000 Armenians died in the deportation but rejects accusations of genocide. In the 4th century, Armenia became the first nation to make Christianity as its state religion. Western Armenia was invaded by Ottoman Turks in 1405. Eastern Armenia was annexed by Russia inl828, and was part of the Soviet Union from 1920 until 1991. Genocide Museum Opened in Dzidzernagapert YEREVAN (Fact)-The highlight of this year's pilgrimage to the Dzidzernagabert Genocide memorial monument was the inauguration and opening of a Genocide Museum Monday as government officials, guests and tens of thousands of people gathered to commemorate the Armenian Genocide. His Holiness Karekin I, Catholicos of All Armenians, was on hand to bless the museum. He brought with him the remains of a Genocide victim, he had personally retrieved from Der-el-Zor Genocide victims, he had personally retrieved from Der-el-Zor desert, where thousands of Armenians perished in grueling death marches. Armenian President Levon Ter-Petrosyan, accompanied by Harutunian, Armenian Parliament Chairman Babken Ararktsian, Prime MinisterHrant Bagratian and Robert Kocharian, president of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony and toured the museum's facilities. Following the opening ceremonies, Armenia s leaders went to the Dzidzernagabert monument, where they observed a moment of silence for Genocide victims. Beginning at dawn and lasting late into the night, Armenians climbed the hill to Dzidzernagabert to pay their respects to the martyrs. Kurdish Parliament in Exile Recognizes the Armenian Genocide THE HAGUE-The Kurdish Parliament in Exile, which began operating last week despite massive Turkish opposition, issued a statement Sunday commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. In the statement, the parliament also discusses Kurdish complacency in the Genocide during the early part of the century. Azerbaijan Refutes The Genocide Of Armenians YEREVAN ("Lragir" daily), 04/25/95 — On April 24 the Azeri TV was flooded by programs which not only reject the massacres of 1.5 million people in Turkey in 1915, but reportedly evidencing for massed beating of Turkey's Muslim population on the same year. In addition to this, a proposal was made to name the streets of Baku by the names of the leaders of Ottoman Turkey. An explanation was given "that Azerbaijan would not exist today, if Turkey have not in time behaved so". World Bank Provided A Total Of $200mln Credits To Armenia YEREVAN ("Lragir" daily), 04/22/95—World Bank has only been providing interest-free or low interest credits to Armenia so far, since the republic is not able to carry the heavy burden of high interests. World Bank representative to Armenia Vahram Nersissian said that their financial organization has allocated a total of $200 mln. credits for Armenia. Four Hours Power Supply Schedule Restored YEREVAN ("Hayastani Hanrapetutyun" daily), 04/20/95— With restoring the supply of natu- ASP Annual Fund Donors-1994 (donations received as of May 1,1995) Associate Dr. & Mrs. Arnold & Dianne Gazarian, Janalee & Brian, Mechelle & Johnny, and Alyssa in honor of the 25th wedding anniversary of Dennis and DonnaParnagian and in memory of Henry Barserian Dr. & Mrs. Andrew Hagopian, DDS Leon S. Peters Foundation William Saroyan Foundation Patron M/M Gerard Chahmirian Ms Penny Mirigian Emerzian Friend Mr. Hagie Kandarian Mr. Edward M. Kashian Sponsor The Wearhouse-Mr. Larry Balakian Mr. Jeff Atmajian Mr. Dennis Badvaganian Mr. Everett H. Berberian M/M John Chookasezian Mrs. Lilyan Chooljian League M/M Varoujan Der Simonian Mr. George N. Francis Dr/M Leon George Dr/M Ara Hairabedian Mr. Albert S. Hovannesian M/M Albert Kabrielian M/M Sam Kalfayan M/M Deran Koligian M/M Harold Manselian M/M Gregory Mazmanian Irene and Edward Peloian Ms. Sona Saroyan Mr. Walter Sepetjian Yergat Packing Co., Inc. Donor Anonymous Anonymous Ms. Nevart Apikian Mrs. Satenig Arabyan Mr. Arten J. Avakian M/M Walter Bakoian Mr. John Baronian Ms. Roxanne L. Bezjian Mr. Bill Bohigian Mr. Mark Bohigian Mr. Harry Bujulian Mr. Harper Gabrielson Mr. John Garabedian Ms. Carol A. Harootian Mr. George Hagopian Mrs. Stella Helghatian Ms. Kathleen Jenanyan M/M Zaven Johnson Mr. Samuel G. Kadorian Mr. John Kalashian M/M Amos Khasigian M/M Aram Khushigian Mrs. Rose M. Ohanesian Mr. Jack Peloian Mr. Harry A. Sachaklian Mr. Albert Sarkessian Mr. Richard Shahbazian M/M Richard Shirin John and Diane Tekirian Mr. Hrayr Terzian Mrs. Araks V. Tolegian Ms. Anna Tookoian Mr. Harry Topoozian Mr. Mark Topoozian Mr. Topoozian Acres Mr. Martin M. Tourigian M/M Haig Varoujean ral gas to Armenia, four hours power supply schedule was established for the population of Yerevan, starting on April 19. Parliamentary Elections Held In Artsakh YEREVAN ("Respublica Armenia", "Lragir", "Azg" dailies), 05/02/95 — The elections to the new permanent parliament of the RMK have started by 7am on April 30. According to the Chairman of Central Elections Commission M.Ohanjanian, they are being carried out based on the RMK law about elections, with consideration of international norms for implementation of similar political actions. ' Swedish Company To Install Payphones In Armenia YEREVAN ("Golos Armenii" daily), 04/27/95 — A Swedish company "Telephonica NTD" is installing interurban payphones in Yerevan. 20 payphones were already installed in the central telephone communications center of Yerevan, in "Yeritasardakan" and "Barekamutyun" metro stations. These are "Urmet" debit-card payphones, made in Italy. The owner of a corresponding card can make phonecalls to any CIS country, a connection with foreign countries will be established in the future. It is expected that all the telephones will be replaced with time. An agreement was reached in this BANQUET, from p. 1 Michael Gorman, dean of CSUF Library Services, was excited to host the opening reception of the exhibit in CSUF Henry Madden Library, where he was able to enrich the library with Armenian cultural material. "This library exists to serve the region and to reach out to the community," Mr. Gorman said. "This exhibition confirms, once again, the chaotic state the world is in today." And the younger generation also enjoyed the exhibition. "I really like it. It is a very special kind of art, and I wish more younger people can get the chance to experience it," said Joseph Krajekian, a 20 year old biology student With different thoughts and feelings going through their minds, the guests slowly began moving to the University Restaurant, where they were greeted with the relaxing sounds from an oud and a kanon. Delicious hor d'oeuvres, assorted wines, dinner and dessert allowed the 175 guests to enjoy themselves while waiting for the special guest speaker of the night, Dr. Miller. During the banquet CSUF students were recognized by the Armenian Studies Program Scholarship Committee for receiving Armenian Studies scholarships and grants for the 1994-1995 academic year. Most of the recipients are working to complete minors in Armenian Studies. In the beginning of his talk, Dr. Miller announced that he was going to speak on a very personal level. regard with RA Ministry of Communications. Main partner of the company in Armenia is Yerevan's "Telephone" enterprise. Armenialn The Eyes Of Its Leaders Exclusive Interviews For Respublica Armenia YEREVAN ("Respublica Armenia" daily), 04/26/95 — According to Armenian Prime Minister, operation of the nuclear plant will start in 45-50 days, probably in mid-june. Nevertheless, it will not supply electric power to the network for 15-20 days. During this period, its "behavior" will be under close investigation of scientists, and if a single parameter would not be corresponding to norms, it will be shut down again, despite $70mln spent for its reopening. This is not probable though, and the supply of electricity to the network is expected to start by the end of summer. Mr. Bagratian confirmed that population will be receiving 10-12 hours of electric power per day if operation of the plant is successful. ARAGIL News provides this news summary for information purposes only and does not assume responsibility for the accuracy or the content of the news reports contained herein. ARAGEL News as well as the original source of any materials printed herein, should be cited if this information is reproduced. particular need to counter the denial of the Genocide by the Turkish government," Dr. Miller said. "Instead I want to share with you a few of the survivor stories that have moved me deeply." In his personal approach, Dr. Miller managed to remember the Genocide and its effects in a very memorable way. "I cannot get out of my mind the image of a mother from Hadjin, who every night cut a portion of their blanket and sewed little booties for her children to wear the next day as they walked on the rough and stony deportation route," Dr. Miller said. "I can also never forget the story of Aghavni, whose husband had been drafted into the army and was then killed in a mass execution of Armenian soldiers, which left Aghavni with a nine month old boy and a three and a half year old girl." In his closing remarks, Dr. Miller reached out to his younger audience with an encouraging message. There is an odd irony regarding the Armenian Genocide, Dr. Miller stated. 'The Genocide of 1915 created a diaspora, and many of you are in a position to repay the debt incurred by the intervention of others in the lives of your parents and grandparents," he said. Other specialguests at the banquet were Dr. Alex Gonzalez, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs CSUF, Dr. Louis Costa, Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities, and Dr. Peter Klassen, Dean of the School of Social and Director of the International Programs. Many other guests from around the state were also present. |