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  • Ankara's "armenian Genocide Phobia" Looms Large, Expert Says

    ANKARA'S "ARMENIAN GENOCIDE PHOBIA" LOOMS LARGE, EXPERT SAYS

    PanARMENIAN.Net
    October 31, 2012 - 19:35 AMT

    PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey is becoming apprehensive over political
    discussions on the Armenian Genocide, a Turkologist believes.

    As Ruben Melkonyan told PanARMENIAN.Net commenting on the statement
    of Turkish journalist Enver Aysever, suggesting that in 2015, UN will
    recognize the Genocide, "the decision may necessitate return of lands
    and compensation to Genocide survivors," the expert said.

    "Turkey's worries loom large as Genocide's 100th anniversary nears,"
    the expert noted.

    "At present, Turkey is using several ways to struggle against
    Genocide recognition campaign. Ankara attempts to split the Diaspora
    and weaken its ties with Armenia, thus hindering Diaspora's struggle
    for Genocide recognition.

    Another measure Ankara resorted to is dissemination of anti-Armenian
    materials in scientific community," the expert said, noting that
    Turkey is actively working to succeed in the two directions mentioned.

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