ISTANBUL. – The Turkish government sent a letter with regard to the lawsuit, which was filed against Switzerland with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), by Dogu Perincek, a sworn anti-Armenian activist who is currently in prison in connection with Turkey’s Ergenekon affair.
ECHR had demanded writing from Turkey, concerning the court proceedings launched against Switzerland by chairman Dogu Perincek of Turkey’s Workers’ Party. And it became apparent that Turkey has sent a letter to ECHR, and in Perincek’s favor, Hurriyet daily of Turkey informed.
To note, the Swiss court had sentenced Perincek for denying the Armenian Genocide.
Dogu Perincek is known for his extreme anti-Armenian activities. The Talat Pasha organization, which Perincek founded, fights against the Armenian Genocide’s recognition in Europe.
Also, Turkish journalists had found out that Perincek has Armenian roots, as inhabitants of the village, where his mother and father had lived, were entirely Armenians.
via European Parliament demands letter from Turkey on anti-Armenian activist | Armenia News – NEWS.am.
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