YEREVAN. – A protest march to condemn the discriminatory policy that is conducted against the Armenians of Turkey will be held in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan. 

The “Club of Young Diplomats” NGO released a respective statement.

“The “Club of Young Diplomats” NGO deplores the attacks and violence against the Armenian women in Istanbul’s Samatya district, and demands from the authorities of Turkey to ensure the safety of their citizens and to be steadfast in bringing the guilty to account.  

We call upon all international organizations and human rights associations to react to the inaction by the Turkish authorities, and to take measures to protect those persons in the country that are subjected to persecution on nationalist grounds.   

We call upon the NGOs, youth organizations, [and] individuals in Armenia to join the protest march to condemn the discriminatory policy that is conducted in Turkey against our compatriots.  

The march will be held on February 11, at noon. The route: Republic Square, UN Office, EU Office,” the statement specifically reads.