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11 April 2006 - 09:29 AMT

Events in Iran to Mark 91st Anniversary of Armenian Genocide

Hay Dat Office in Iran will hold a number of events to mark the 91st anniversary of Armenian Genocide. The office plans to send all foreign diplomats accredited in Iran packages with materials on the Armenian Genocide. The materials will include a book by Swiss lawyer Alfred de Zayas in English and French. The book views the Armenian Genocide from the point of view of the international law. A similar package will be delivered to local media, MPs. Among the events is translation and issue of three books on the Armenian Genocide in Persian, organized by the Center for Studying the Armenian Issue. April 18 a memorial evening of victims of the Genocide will be organized. Intelligentsia representatives, MPs and wide public will take part in the measure. April 24 a rally with participation of Teheran Armenians is planned, reports the Alik Teheran-based newspaper.