Armenians may get apology from Turkey

international | crime and justice | news report Monday December 29, 2008 03:59 by Conor. M - S.E.E.D groupseed at yahoo dot ie

Finally some dialogue

Turkish intellects have started a petition to recognize the Armenian genocide or the 'great catastrophe' and already thousands have signed.

Thousands have signed a petition recognizing the 'great catastrophe'. This great catastrophe was known as or is still known as the Armenian genocide. The name was chosen for easier dialogue as it has been a touchy subject in Turkey for years. Armenians are happy to see some light being shed on the dark history of the Ottoman empire.

Turkish nationalists have called it treason. They defend their stance as it is the same as the governments official stance.

Many blame the west for never opening a dialogue. People in Turkey are however becoming skeptical of the governments stance and think it is time for an apology. It is going to be a big debate and not easy but it is an open dialogue and that is a start.