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TURKISH STUDIES EXPERT SAYS CURRENT ATMOSPHERE IN TURKEY IS MUCH ALIKE THAT IN 1915
14:21 29/01/2013 " REGION
Anti-Christian atmosphere is developing in Turkey, in parallel with
the improvement of Turkish-Kurdish relations, Turkish studies expert
Artak Shakaryan told a news conference, commenting on the attacks of
Armenian women committed in recent months in Istanbul.
"It is difficult to say who the killer is, but it is a fact that those
killings are instigated by the nationalists," he said, adding that the
current atmosphere in Turkey is much alike that in 1915.
According to the expert, Erdogan's ruling Justice and Development
Party tries to form an internal front not only against the Armenians
but also against the entire Christian population so as to please the
nationalists and to gain additional political dividends.
Following elderly women, Armenian citizens living illegally in Turkey
are in danger, said the Turkish studies expert.
"They cannot apply to anyone for assistance because they know that
police will either demand bribes or will deport them to Armenia.
Armenian citizens will certainly be the next victims," said Shakaryan.
Source: Panorama.am
14:21 29/01/2013 " REGION
Anti-Christian atmosphere is developing in Turkey, in parallel with
the improvement of Turkish-Kurdish relations, Turkish studies expert
Artak Shakaryan told a news conference, commenting on the attacks of
Armenian women committed in recent months in Istanbul.
"It is difficult to say who the killer is, but it is a fact that those
killings are instigated by the nationalists," he said, adding that the
current atmosphere in Turkey is much alike that in 1915.
According to the expert, Erdogan's ruling Justice and Development
Party tries to form an internal front not only against the Armenians
but also against the entire Christian population so as to please the
nationalists and to gain additional political dividends.
Following elderly women, Armenian citizens living illegally in Turkey
are in danger, said the Turkish studies expert.
"They cannot apply to anyone for assistance because they know that
police will either demand bribes or will deport them to Armenia.
Armenian citizens will certainly be the next victims," said Shakaryan.
Source: Panorama.am