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Pope Francis Visits Armenia Annual Summer Break the Armenian Mirror-Spectator Will Close for Two Weeks in July, for Its Annual Summer Vacation Break JULY 2, 2016 Mirror-SpeTHE ARMENIAN ctator Volume LXXXVI, NO. 50, Issue 4444 $ 2.00 NEWS The First English Language Armenian Weekly in the United States Since 1932 INBRIEF Mirror-Spectator Pope Francis Visits Armenia Annual Summer Break The Armenian Mirror-Spectator will close for two weeks in July, for its annual summer vacation break. The last issue before vacation will be that of July 2, while the first issue after the break will be that of July 23. The office will close on Friday, July 1, and reopen on Monday, July 18. All press releases or calendar items can be sent to [email protected]. Mkhitaryan May Be Traded to Manchester United DORTMUND, Germany (Public Radio of Armenia) — Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke has admitted that they will decide Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s future soon, the Daily Star reports. Manchester United are closing in on the Armenian midfielder and Watzke confirmed that a new bid had arrived. Dortmund were desperate to keep hold of the 27- year-old but an offer in the region of £33m looks like it has convinced them to sell. They wanted him to stay and see out the last 12 months of his contract but agent Mino Raiola went into overdrive in a bid to get him out. An official delegation greets Pope Francis in Yerevan, from left Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, and President Serzh Sargsyan and his wife, Rita Moscow Court Upholds Hayrapetyan Sentence YEREVAN (Combined Sources) — Pope Francis began his second day in Armenia this never again occurs, so that humanity MOSCOW (PanArmenian.net) — The Moscow Francis returned to the Vatican after con- by paying his respects at the country’s will never forget and will know how to City Court on Tuesday, June 28, upheld a four-year cluding a successful visit to Armenia, which imposing genocide memorial and greeting see POPE, page 9 prison sentence given to prominent Armenian busi- delighted the small nation as well as descendants of survivors of nessman Levon Hayrapetyan for embezzlement of Armenians around the world. the 1915 massacres, who have $700,000, RAPSI reports from the courtroom. The world should never forget nor mini- been emboldened by his com- The sentence thus came into force. mize the Ottoman-era slaughter of ments upon arrival that the In April, Hayrapetyan was found guilty of steal- Armenians, Pope Francis declared slaughter of Armenians a cen- ing $700,000 from the mother of former Saturday, June 25, even as he urged tury ago was a planned “geno- Bashkortostan senator Igor Izmestyev sentenced to Armenians to infuse their collective memo- cide” meant to annihilate an life for terrorism. In addition to the prison sentence ry with love so they can find peace and rec- entire people. Hayrapetyan was ordered to pay the victim 20.8 oncile with Turkey. The pontiff presented a million rubles (about $320,000). Turkey, though, did not budge. In its first wreath at the memorial and According to investigators, he had misled the reaction to the Roman Catholic Church stood, head bowed, in silent woman by promising a reduced sentence for her leader’s recognition of the 1915 “geno- prayer before an eternal flame son when he could not influence the judgment. cide,” Turkish Deputy Prime Minister as priests blessed him with The businessman has pleaded not guilty. Nurettin Canikli called the comments incense and a choir sang According to his lawyer, the case has been a frame- “greatly unfortunate” and said they bore haunting hymns. Pope Francis plants a tree at the Armenians Genocide up. the hallmarks of the “mentality of the “Here I pray with sorrow in Museum and Memorial. Hayrapetyan also stands charged with involve- Crusades.” my heart, so that a tragedy like ment in an embezzlement case under which Ural Rakhimov, son of the former head of Bashkortostan Murtaza Rakhimov, sold Bashneft, a midsized oil company he headed for three years, to A Period of Disunity: DECLARATION the oil-to-telecoms conglomerate Sistema in 2009 at a huge “discount” of $500 million. The ADL Experiences Recognizing the new dynamics in the Armenian Diaspora and the Hayrapetyan holds dual citizenship, has assets Difficulties in Overcoming reality of the Republic of Armenia with the Ramgavar Party of abroad and was until recently living in Monaco. Division in Its Ranks Armenia fully integrated into its political, social and cultural fabric; Considering the recent troubled state of the Armenian Democratic Liberal Party- The division in the ranks of the Ramgavar in the Armenian Democratic Liberal Party Diaspora and INSIDE (ADL) still continues, despite the the recently efforts made by the ADL Reform and established Unity Movement. The Reform and (2015) Reform Unity Movement convened two con- and Unity Papal sultative meetings in Yerevan in Movement with October 2015 and April 2016 at the sole purpose which ADL representatives from all to unite and Revolution regions of the world were present. In reorganize the light of profound developments in Party along Armenian life and motivated by modern and sus- Pages 9-14 imperative and immediate needs, they tainable lines in decided to cooperate with various fac- order to contin- tions of the ADL. Unfortunately, ue to be relevant INDEX another convocation was convened in ADL Reform and Unity Movement leaders meeting in New Jersey to the political Yerevan in May 2016 which contin- realities in Arts and Living . 14 ued to pursue the unhappy policy of Armenia . 2,3 Armenia, Artsakh and the Diaspora; Community News. 5 political party division. Cognizant of the fact that many regional districts, chapters and concerned indi- Editorial . 18 see DISUNITY, page 3 viduals heeded the call of the Reform and Unity Movement to reform and unite the International . 4 see DECLARATION, page 20 2 S ATURDAY, J ULY 2 , 2 0 1 6 T HE A RMENIAN M IRROR -S PECTATOR ARMENIA News From Armenia Volunteers Leave a Green Martakert Celebrates Liberation Anniversary Trace in Armenia STEPANAKERT, Karabagh (Public Radio of “Partnerships multiply the reach, the in Armenia in order to be able to volun- Armenia) — Martakert celebrated the 23th anniver- impact and the value that each organi- teer for ATP, and placement depends on sary of its liberation on June 28. The day started By Ani Melkonian zation creates. Our 12 year collaboration the candidate’s background and specific with a military march. Authorities and citizens of with ATP embodies this spirit,” said area of interest which should be outlined Martakert and surrounding regions laid flowers at YEREVAN — The Armenia Tree Birthright Armenia Country Director in their ATP application form. “When it the monument of glory and visited the museum of Project is not just any environmental Sevan Kabakian. comes to non-profits, every small action memory of the victims of 1992-1994 military non-governmental organization (NGO). “Volunteering with ATP offers the per- contributes to something bigger. actions. It is one of those great stories you wish fect opportunity to give back and make Ultimately, when volunteering for ATP A concert featuring a group of singers from you could be a part of; a story set in the a difference. It makes for a rich and you are volunteering in the greening of Armenia took place at the culture house of the city early 1990s about an Armenian- diverse experience. Whether you’re look- Armenia so if the cause strikes a chord later in the day. The organizer of the initiative was ing to learn and see more of with you then be prepared to get your Shushan Petrosyan, a long-standing friend of Armenia, exchange skills, hands and shoes muddy,” notes Martakert. work with village residents, Hovsepyan. “If this speaks to you then The events of April this year brought about new or help educate children in it’s time to sign up and help create a destructions, fifteen houses were completely ruined, the ways of the environ- greener, more sustainable Armenia.” more than 100 were damaged. ment,” explains Communications and Financial Assistance For Outreach Manager Kristine Hovsepyan, who also man- Oskanian’s Party 100 Families From Syria ages ATP’s volunteer pro- Vows to Fight For gram. “Whether you’re a ECHMIADZIN — On June 20, on the International ‘treehugger’ or just someone Day of Refugees, with the blessings of Karekin II, ‘Regime Change’ who cares about nature and Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, people, ATP has a green job YEREVAN (RFE/RL) — Former the Social Services Office of Mother See provided for you.” Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian financial assistance to 100 needy Syrian families. There are several areas called for an end to President The event organized jointly with the Aleppo patri- where volunteers can assist Serzh Sargsyan’s rule and sweep- otic charity organization, began with the Lord’s ATP: in the Community Tree ing political and economic reforms Prayer. Rev. Markos Mangasaryan, director of the Planting program, the in Armenia as his new political Social Services Office of Mother See made remarks Forestry division, the party held its founding congress and reflected on the issues of the Syrian-Armenians Environmental Education on Friday, June 17. who have found shelter in the Homeland. He stated department, the PR depart- “We will be ready to cooperate that the needs and concerns of the Syrian-Armenians ment or at one of ATP’s tree with all those political forces, orga- are constantly under the care and attention of the nurseries. nizations and individuals that Armenian Church and personally attended to by His Volunteer Natalie Shahbol planting her first tree with ATP at Yerevan’s Pokr Mher Military Natalie Shahbol, a water want achieve regime change and Holiness.
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