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Turkish opposition proposes to appeal International Hague Court concerning so-called â€œArmenian genocideâ€ claims

19 March 2010 16:52 (UTC +04:00)

The document based on UN Genocide Convention and court decisions passed on genocide issues offers two ways â€“ to complain to Hague-based International Court about the countries which recognized Armeniaâ€™s lies about so-called â€œgenocideâ€ or to propose to Armenia to jointly appeal the International Court for investigation of 1915 events.

Elekdag said the countries recognized Armenian claims took action against the UN Convention. There should be a court decision which could determine whether there was a crime or not. The International Court can be asked to investigate 1915 events in accordance with the determination of genocide fact by the UN Convention.

If the second version (joint appeal) is preferred, Turkey can not take unilateral action because international investigation of the conflicts between the countries should be conducted according to the agreement by all sides. Armenia should also accept this proposal to appeal the International Court. Elekdag said Armenia wouldnâ€™t accept this proposal because it had no evidence which could prove the genocide and after its refusal Turkey would gain political and psychological superiority at the international arena.