ArmInfo.The Armenian Genocide occurred on this lend. MP of the Turkish parliament of Armenian descent from the People's Democratic Party Garo Paylan stated in an interview to Evrensel.
In particular, he emphasized: <The Armenian people and its culture were destroyed. Unfortunately, for 105 years now, the policy of denial continues.
Paylan recalled that in Turkey there are still streets that are named after the Young Turks' leadership, which at one time organized the Armenian Genocide. According to the MP, a similar policy is being carried out today in relation to the Kurdish community of Turkey.
According to Paylan, in order to put an end to hate crimes, it is necessary to look into the eyes of the past. According to the MP, if this does not happen, the risk of recurrence of such crimes will increase.
"Turkish President Recep Erdogan since 2013 sent a letter of condolences in connection with the events of April 24, however, he never spoke about the crime of Genocide. Unfortunately, even after 105 years, he himself continues to carry out persecution. There should be no politicians, journalists in prisons>, the MP emphasized.
Paylan also mentioned that a number of countries recognized the Armenian Genocide. <Yes, dozens of parliaments recognized the Armenian Genocide, but this did not heal our wounds. It is necessary that the Turkish parliament discuss this issue. The Armenian's Diaspora can find justice in the Turkish parliament, where I propose to call this crime by its name, I demand to restore justice>, the MP concluded.