Commemoration On April 24 In Assen with participation of Freek de Jonge en Paul Scheffer

What: Solemn laying of wreaths at the Armenian memorial in Assen, followed by a commemorative meeting in the auditorium
Speakers: Freek de Jonge, Paul Scheffer, Viguen Tchitetchian Musical performance by Ilda Simonian and others
When: Saturday, 24 April 2004 at 13.00-16.00 p.m.
Where: Cemetery De Boskamp in Assen, the Netherlands De Boskamp 5 - Assen
Buses: Please contact the local Armenian Organisation:
Yerevan in Almelo, NAG in Amersfoort, Ararat in Amsterdam,
Abovian in Den Haag and Sassoun in Rotterdam.

Information: armeensefederatie@hotmail.com

Explanation and Call

Within the framework of the approaching EU summit, in which the potential commencement of negotations for Turkey’s EU membership will be determined under Dutch presidency, the April 24 committee has organised a series of activities, with the aim to influence the decision-making process regarding the possible EU membership of Turkey by informing Dutch authorities and public of the Armenian genocide.

The first action will be a demonstration on 21 April 2004 in The Hague, where a petition will be submitted to the Chairman of the Parliament, the Dutch Prime Minister and the Turkish embassy. On 24 April 2004, a commemoration ceremony will take place at the Armenian memorial in Assen.

The 24 April committee calls on everybody to participate in these actions to support our demand for the recognition of the Armenian genocide.

Please note down these dates and forward this information to your family, friends and to all those for whom the Armenian question is important.