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Dink’s Assassination Anniversary Commemorated in Diyarbakir

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DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (A.W.)—The eighth anniversary of Hrant Dink’s assassination was commemorated in Diyarbakir’s Cegerxweyn Cultural Center this week.

Gultan K??anak, Diyarbakir metropolitan mayor, attended the commemoration, which was organized by the city’s Armenian community and a local NGO.

Gultan K??anak, Diyarbakir metropolitan mayor, delivering her remarks. (Photo by Gulisor Akkum)

Speakers included K??anak, Pakrat Estukyan from Agos newspaper, activist Dr. Sel?uk M?zrakl?, and lawyer Sabih Ata?.

K??anak noted that the commemoration this year was particularly meaningful as it coincided with the Centennial commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. Talking about the ongoing murder trial, she said that expectations go beyond the arrest of a few culprits.

K??anak added that an apology for the genocide, and the ability of Armenians to securely return to their lands, are necessary for the establishment of peace.

The people of Diyarbakir are ready to embrace the Armenians, she said.

Hundreds gathered for the commemoration event. (Photo by Gulisor Akkum)

Estukyan spoke about the commemorations being held throughout Turkey on Dink’s assassination, and said he was particularly moved by the tribute in Diyarbakir.

“I realized today that neither Hrant, nor those who died for this 30-year movement for freedom, died in vain,” Estukyan said.

M?zrakl?, in turn, talked about how the destruction of an Armenian presence in Turkey began more than a century ago and how, after the Armenians, other ethnic and religious groups were also subjected to mass violence.

Ata? shared personal memories of Hrant Dink.

The commemoration concluded with performances by musicians Udi Yervant and Stepan Ilhan.

Speakers included K??anak, Pakrat Estukyan from Agos newspaper, activist Dr. Sel?uk M?zrakl?, and lawyer Sabih Ata? Konu?mac?. (Photo by Gulisor Akkum)



This report was filed by The Armenian Weekly Diyarbakir correspondent Gulisor Akkum.

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DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (A.W.)—The eighth anniversary of Hrant Dink’s assassination was commemorated in Diyarbakir’s Cegerxweyn Cultural Center this week. Gultan K??anak, Diyarbakir metropolitan mayor, attended the commemoration, which was organized by the city’s Armenian community and a local NGO. Gultan K??anak, Diyarbakir metropolitan mayor, delivering her remarks. (Photo by Gulisor Akkum) Speakers included K??anak, Pakrat Estukyan from Agos newspaper, activist Dr. Sel?uk M?zrakl?, and lawyer Sabih Ata?. K??anak noted that the commemoration this year was particularly meaningful as it coincided with the Centennial commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. Talking about the ongoing murder trial, she said that expectations go beyond the arrest of a few culprits. K??anak added that an apology for the genocide, and the ability of Armenians to securely return to their lands, are necessary for the establishment of peace. The people of Diyarbakir are ready to embrace the Armenians, she said. Hundreds gathered for the commemoration event. (Photo by Gulisor Akkum) Estukyan spoke about the commemorations being held throughout Turkey on Dink’s assassination, and said he was particularly moved by the tribute in Diyarbakir. “I realized today that neither Hrant, nor those who died for this 30-year movement for freedom, died in vain,” Estukyan said. M?zrakl?, in turn, [...]

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DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (A.W.)—The eighth anniversary of Hrant Dink’s assassination was commemorated in Diyarbakir’s Cegerxweyn Cultural Center this week. Gultan K??anak, Diyarbakir metropolitan mayor, attended the commemoration, which was organized by the city’s Armenian community and a local NGO. Gultan K??anak, Diyarbakir metropolitan mayor, delivering her remarks. (Photo by Gulisor Akkum) Speakers included K??anak, Pakrat Estukyan from Agos newspaper, activist Dr. Sel?uk M?zrakl?, and lawyer Sabih Ata?. K??anak noted that the commemoration this year was particularly meaningful as it coincided with the Centennial commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. Talking about the ongoing murder trial, she said that expectations go beyond the arrest of a few culprits. K??anak added that an apology for the genocide, and the ability of Armenians to securely return to their lands, are necessary for the establishment of peace. The people of Diyarbakir are ready to embrace the Armenians, she said. Hundreds gathered for the commemoration event. (Photo by Gulisor Akkum) Estukyan spoke about the commemorations being held throughout Turkey on Dink’s assassination, and said he was particularly moved by the tribute in Diyarbakir. “I realized today that neither Hrant, nor those who died for this 30-year movement for freedom, died in vain,” Estukyan said. M?zrakl?, in turn, [...]

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