Armenian opposition pushes bill to criminalize genocide denial, affirms Artsakhtsis’ right to return

Armenian opposition pushes bill to criminalize genocide denial, affirms Artsakhtsis’ right to return

YEREVAN — The opposition “Hayastan” (Armenia) faction has introduced a bill in Armenia’s National Assembly seeking to criminalize the denial of the Armenian Genocide, sparking a heated political debate that underscores deep divisions within the legislature over national identity, historical responsibility and the direction of current government policy. The proposed legislation calls for more precise language in the law, explicitly naming the Arm…