Georgia`s parliament to pass its recognition of Circassian genocide

Georgia`s parliament to pass its recognition of Circassian genocide

19.05.11

Georgia`s parliament intends to pass its recognition of Circassian genocide at plenary sitting on Friday (May 20). The decision was adopted at the joint meeting of parliamentary committee`s on Thursday.

Survey prepared by historians and experts has confirmed, that teh Russian Empire committed genocide of the Circassian people 150 years ago.

Representatives of Circassian Diasporas of different countries also attended teh parliamentary discussions of the genocide today. They said, Moscow is doing its best to avoid spreading reports on genocides of small nations in the world.

Circassian Diasporas have also addressed State Duma of Russia with require of recognition of the genocide. They introduced certain historic facts to Russian MPs. Although, as reported, Russian politicians are against the discussions of the issue in Georgia`s parliament.

Circassian Diasporas also intend to address other countries with demand of recognition of the genocide. Facts of purposeful killing of Circassian people have also been sent to international organizations.