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    AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: RACIAL MOTIVE IN ATTACKS ON ARMENIANS MUST BE INVESTIGATED

    http://hetq.am/eng/news/22823/amnesty-international-racial-motive-in-attacks-on-armenians-must-be-investigated.html
    14:58, January 30, 2013

    Yesterday, The Turkish Branch Of Amnesty International (Ai) Called
    for an immediate and thorough investigation into a recent spate of
    attacks against Armenians in Istanbul.

    AI declared that Turkish authorities have an obligation to investigate
    any alleged racist and/or religious bias behind the perpetration of
    these crimes according to the European Convention of Human Rights,
    ratified by Turkey.

    The AI statement reads:

    "Hate crimes constitute a serious form of discrimination. State
    authorities have not only to refrain from discriminating themselves
    but also exercise due diligence to prevent and combat discrimination
    from private parties.

    "It is regrettable that Turkish legislation does not foresee any
    legislative and policy measures ensuring that hate motives are
    systematically and thoroughly investigated and duly taken into account
    in the prosecution and sentencing.

    "Police insist that they are investigating the cases thoroughly.

    However, Amnesty International is concerned at public statements made
    by the authorities discounting the possibility of a racist motivation
    to the attacks."

    Photo: Amnesty International

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