Genocide scholars say Pashinyan's warning against 'weaponizing' Armenian Genocide recognition echoes Turkish denialist language. He's adopted the narratives of those who deny the atrocity. In Armenia, that's categorical betrayal. #ArmenianGenocide #Politics ๐ฅโฆ
"Ambassador, so what did you think of Pashinyan's answer? He couldn't say anything else. A person who is trying to close the chapter of Armenian genocide and trying to count those that have been killed in order to justify the rhetoric that is coming from Turkey, I don't expect any other answer. His actions are fully described by the genocide scholars who rightfully mentioned that he has joined a genocide rejectionist camp and just trying to implement their policies in Armenia, in a country that is full of survivors of Armenian genocide. This is not surprising. As I said, regretfully, he can't say anything. He can't say something that will be damaging his position in the public because he has a referendum that he has to pass. He cannot criticize Turkey because they are his supporters and his partners in bringing current Armenia to its demise. You're absolutely right."
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Genocide scholars say Pashinyan's warning against 'weaponizing' Armenian Genocide recognition echoes Turkish denialist language. He's adopted the narratives of those who deny the atrocity. In Armenia, that's categorical betrayal. #ArmenianGenocide #Politics ๐ฅโฆ