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    ArmenPress
    Dec 1 2004

    FRENCH AUTHORITIES OPEN CRIMINAL CASE INTO A CLASH BETWEEN ARMENIANS
    AND TURKS

    PARIS, DECEMBER 1, ARMENPRESS: French authorities have opened a
    criminal case into a recent clash between Armenian and Turkish young
    men in the town of Valence. Four Armenians are still in hospital and
    two Turks are in custody.
    Five young Armenians were injured in Valance, France by a group of
    Turks on Monday. In an effort to protest Turkey's possible entry to
    the EU, French Armenians placed a display about the genocide in the
    Valance municipality square, and were collecting signatures
    supporting the pre-condition of genocide to Turkey's EU bid. A group
    of Turks reportedly made offensive remarks toward the Armenians,
    threw bottles at them, and eventually resorted to violence. Four of
    the five Armenians were taken to hospital with injuries.
    Armenian ambassador in France Edward Nalbandian said not only the
    material but also the moral damages sustained by Armenians should be
    restored. "French citizens of Turkish origin have violated a French
    law that recognizes the right of its citizens to free expression of
    their opinions," he said.
    The attack on Armenians was condemned by many members of the
    French parliament. Armenian organizations in France published a
    message condemning this activity. In a letter addressed to the
    minister of internal affairs, they demanded that the criminals face
    justice.
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