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Organized by Vahe Sethian Publishing House and sponsored by the AGCCC
Lebanon, Presentation of Katia Peltekian's book "The Times of the Genocide"
Distinguished Diplomatic Presence
Aztag Daily, Lebanon
February 1, 2014
Under the auspices of the Armenian Genocide Centenary Central
Committee (AGCCC) of Lebanon, the Hamazkayin Vahe Sethian Publishing
House organized an evening on January 31, 2014 to present the newly
published two-volume book, "The Times of the Armenian Genocide:
Reports in the British Press (1914-1923)" by Katia M. Peltekian.
The event was attended by distinguished guests that included the
Ambassadors of Armenia, the Vatican, the Argentine, Uruguay and
Russia, as well as the Primate of Lebanon, Bishop Panossian, clergy,
and representatives from the Armenian community and organizations.
Mr. Missak Terzian, representing the Hamazkayin Printing House and the
Lucy Tutunjian Art Gallery, opened the event by welcoming the audience
in both Armenian & English. Presenting the author, he said, "What
Katia Peltekian has accomplished is an academic research that she
uniquely contributes to study of the Armenian Genocide." He
introduced Peltekian, who is a graduate of the American University of
Beirut (Lebanon) & Dalhousie University (Canada), and has taught
English at AUB & Haigazian Universities. Terzian also hoped that "this
two-volume work by Peltekian will become beneficial and a stimulus for
the friends of the Armenian people in their pursuit of justice and
human rights
Katia Peltekian then spoke and briefly introduced her book, admitting
that the work was the result of 12 years of research which she had
begun as an amateur in history. Speaking in English, she stated that
the general impression that most Armenians had was that Europe did not
help the Armenian people during their suffering; however, in reality,
she stressed the fact that Europe, and in this case Britain (the focus
of the book) did put some effort to help the Armenians, thanks to a
kind of lobbying in the parliament by Lord James Bryce and a few other
members of the Parliament; it is noteworthy, she said, that the
Armenian massacres, deportations, refugees and future were discussed
and debated in the British Parliament over 70 times during the 10
years that the book covers. Peltekian also conveyed her heartfelt
gratitude to the organizers and supporters of the evening's event.
Mrs. Anita Libiar then spoke in English on behalf of the AGCCC of
Lebanon and greeted Katia Peltekian's work, emphasizing its message
and goals. Libiar referred to Peltekian's book that compiles archival
material from Britain, putting under the spotlight the public and
official reaction of Britain towards the ongoing massacres and events
as they occurred. Libiar then thanked Peltekian for her work,
commending her highly.
Finally, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the
Republic of Armenia Ashot Kocharyan, speaking in both Armenian &
English, stressed the importance of Katia Peltekian's work. "99 years
after the Genocide, this valuable book again confirms the undeniable
fact of the Genocide," said Amb. Kocharyan. He added that despite all
the evidence, Turkey still denies that a Genocide happened against the
Armenians. He said, "On May 24, 1915, three states - Britain, Russia
and France - jointly sent Turkey a warning to halt the massacres not
only because it was perpetrated against the Armenians, but because it
was against humanity." Amb. Kocharyan also restated the President of
the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan's position: "We, as a state and
a nation, in all corners of the world, will continue our struggle, to
fight against injustice, apathy and silence." Amb. Kocharyan then
praised the AGCCC of Lebanon and wished them solidarity and success.
The Ambassador ended his speech by wishing Katia Peltekian further
success in future endeavors.
It is to be noted that Katia Peltekian's book was published in
October 2013 in two-volumes: the first volume of the book covers 1914
through 1919 and compiles over 450 reports and articles printed in the
British Press pertaining to Armenia and Armenians, especially from The
Guardian (formerly The Manchester Guardian ) , and The Times and
Sunday Times of London; the second volume compiles over 570 articles.
The book was first presented at Hye Doon (Armenian House) in London on
November 22 , 2013
Katia Peltekian then autographed her book.
Translated from Armenian
The Original in Armenian http://www.aztagdaily.com/archives/171735
Lebanon, Presentation of Katia Peltekian's book "The Times of the Genocide"
Distinguished Diplomatic Presence
Aztag Daily, Lebanon
February 1, 2014
Under the auspices of the Armenian Genocide Centenary Central
Committee (AGCCC) of Lebanon, the Hamazkayin Vahe Sethian Publishing
House organized an evening on January 31, 2014 to present the newly
published two-volume book, "The Times of the Armenian Genocide:
Reports in the British Press (1914-1923)" by Katia M. Peltekian.
The event was attended by distinguished guests that included the
Ambassadors of Armenia, the Vatican, the Argentine, Uruguay and
Russia, as well as the Primate of Lebanon, Bishop Panossian, clergy,
and representatives from the Armenian community and organizations.
Mr. Missak Terzian, representing the Hamazkayin Printing House and the
Lucy Tutunjian Art Gallery, opened the event by welcoming the audience
in both Armenian & English. Presenting the author, he said, "What
Katia Peltekian has accomplished is an academic research that she
uniquely contributes to study of the Armenian Genocide." He
introduced Peltekian, who is a graduate of the American University of
Beirut (Lebanon) & Dalhousie University (Canada), and has taught
English at AUB & Haigazian Universities. Terzian also hoped that "this
two-volume work by Peltekian will become beneficial and a stimulus for
the friends of the Armenian people in their pursuit of justice and
human rights
Katia Peltekian then spoke and briefly introduced her book, admitting
that the work was the result of 12 years of research which she had
begun as an amateur in history. Speaking in English, she stated that
the general impression that most Armenians had was that Europe did not
help the Armenian people during their suffering; however, in reality,
she stressed the fact that Europe, and in this case Britain (the focus
of the book) did put some effort to help the Armenians, thanks to a
kind of lobbying in the parliament by Lord James Bryce and a few other
members of the Parliament; it is noteworthy, she said, that the
Armenian massacres, deportations, refugees and future were discussed
and debated in the British Parliament over 70 times during the 10
years that the book covers. Peltekian also conveyed her heartfelt
gratitude to the organizers and supporters of the evening's event.
Mrs. Anita Libiar then spoke in English on behalf of the AGCCC of
Lebanon and greeted Katia Peltekian's work, emphasizing its message
and goals. Libiar referred to Peltekian's book that compiles archival
material from Britain, putting under the spotlight the public and
official reaction of Britain towards the ongoing massacres and events
as they occurred. Libiar then thanked Peltekian for her work,
commending her highly.
Finally, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the
Republic of Armenia Ashot Kocharyan, speaking in both Armenian &
English, stressed the importance of Katia Peltekian's work. "99 years
after the Genocide, this valuable book again confirms the undeniable
fact of the Genocide," said Amb. Kocharyan. He added that despite all
the evidence, Turkey still denies that a Genocide happened against the
Armenians. He said, "On May 24, 1915, three states - Britain, Russia
and France - jointly sent Turkey a warning to halt the massacres not
only because it was perpetrated against the Armenians, but because it
was against humanity." Amb. Kocharyan also restated the President of
the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan's position: "We, as a state and
a nation, in all corners of the world, will continue our struggle, to
fight against injustice, apathy and silence." Amb. Kocharyan then
praised the AGCCC of Lebanon and wished them solidarity and success.
The Ambassador ended his speech by wishing Katia Peltekian further
success in future endeavors.
It is to be noted that Katia Peltekian's book was published in
October 2013 in two-volumes: the first volume of the book covers 1914
through 1919 and compiles over 450 reports and articles printed in the
British Press pertaining to Armenia and Armenians, especially from The
Guardian (formerly The Manchester Guardian ) , and The Times and
Sunday Times of London; the second volume compiles over 570 articles.
The book was first presented at Hye Doon (Armenian House) in London on
November 22 , 2013
Katia Peltekian then autographed her book.
Translated from Armenian
The Original in Armenian http://www.aztagdaily.com/archives/171735