Slovakia has reaffirmed its recognition of the Armenian genocide, stating that denial of it was punishable under by law.
The remarks came as Chairman of the Slovakian Supreme Court Štefan Harabin visited the Armenian genocide memorial and museum, where he stated,
The remarks came as Chairman of the Slovakian Supreme Court Štefan Harabin visited the Armenian genocide memorial and museum, where he stated,
"The United Nations Commission on Human Rights [UNCHR] has recognized the Armenian Genocide. The European Parliament likewise has recognized it. In 2004, Slovakia also recognized the Armenian Genocide. In addition, there is a law [in Slovakia] on criminalizing genocide denial.”He went on to say,
''There is a rule of law in Slovakia, the ones who deny the fact of genocide will be strictly punished. I respect human life and I am for the peaceful solution of the issues. It is impossible to forget the people who became victim of these atrocities''.
