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The matter regarding Camp Armen Armenian orphanage in Istanbul, Turkey, has been introduced to the Council of Europe (CoE) and the European Parliament.

The Human Rights Association (IHD) of Turkey stated that it sent a letter to the CoE and the European Parliament, with a request for the return of Camp Armen to the foundation of the Armenian church in Istanbul’s Gedikpasa district, reported Milliyet daily of Turkey.

Attorney Eren Keskin spoke on behalf of the IHD and informed that they will do everything to have Camp Armen returned to the Armenian church, and that they already have presented this matter at European platforms.

Keskin stressed that Turkey must respect international agreements and immediately return Camp Armen to the Armenian church.

Camp Armen Armenian orphanage was confiscated by the Turkish authorities back in 1987. Subsequently, it was sold to a Turkish businessman who, in turn, decided to demolish the orphanage and build luxury homes in the premises. As a result of public pressure, however, the demolition of the orphanage has been temporarily halted.

The camp was once home to around 1,500 Armenian children, including the late Hrant Dink—the founder and chief editor of Agos Armenian bilingual weekly of Istanbul, and who was shot dead on January 19, 2007 outside the office of his weekly—, and his wife Rakel.

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