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ISSUE OF "ARARAT" FILM DEMONSTRATION IN TURKEY DISCUSSED BY COUNTRY SECURITY COUNCIL 21.02.2003 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ The issue of demonstration of "Ararat" film in Turkey was discussed at the level of the country Security Council. As reported by "Arminfo" agency referring to Turkish media, the Council passed a negative decision on showing the film by Atom Egoyan Canadian director telling about the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Turkey at the beginning of the 20-th century. The Security Council conclusion notes that the film presents continuity expressing hostility towards Turks and it may entail a much more negative response than that Alan Parker American director's "Midnight Express" had in its time. The Turkish party is especially indignant at the image of violence exercised by Turks towards Armenian women, as well as attacks of the Turkish military on the Armenian population. The final decision on screening "Ararat" in Turkey will be made by the control commission with participation of the country Security Council. Reproduction in full or in part is prohibited without reference to "PanARMENIAN.Net"

NAGORNO Artsax PEOPLE MARKED 15-TH ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL LIBERATION MOVEMENT 21.02.2003 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ February 20 Nagorno Artsax marked the 15-th anniversary of its national liberation movement. The public visited the memorial complex in Stepanakert, where soldiers fallen in the national liberation movement and victims of the Sumgait slaughter are buried. A statement has been passed at the expanded membership sitting of the Nagorno Artsax parliament, which specifically notes that the Republic in the person of the democratically elected authorities is ready to settle the Artsax conflict via negotiations and addresses a call for cooperation to the parliaments of the world. Reproduction in full or in part is prohibited without reference to "PanARMENIAN.Net

EARTHQUAKE IN NORTH ARMENIA 21.02.2003 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ An earthquake measuring 3-4 on the Richter scale took place in north Armenia at 3:15 a.m. today. According to the information provided by the national seismic security service, the epicenter was situated 5 km away to the north of Ashotsk town. An earthquake measuring 5 was also registered in the territory of neighboring Iran. Reproduction in full or in part is prohibited without reference to "PanARMENIAN.Net"

TURKISH AUTHORITIES MUST ELIMINATE THE “MISUNDERSTANDING” There were reports in both Turkish and Armenian media that the Armenia Patriarch of Turkey Archbishop Mesrob Mutafian had sent a letter to Turkish interior minister demanding his intervention to invalidate a decision which said that the new passports of Armenians in Turkey must carry a note “other Christian’ in a column indicating their religious belonging. Mutafian’s letter said that the old passports of Turkish Armenians carried the note “Christian”. He said the change would be discriminative against Armenians adding that the decision had caused their deep concern. Patriarch’s letter was followed by another one from his advisor with warnings that they would seek invalidation of the decision in the European Human Rights Court if it was not cancelled. A similar concern was expressed by the bilingual Turkish-Armenian weekly Agos, printed in Istanbul. The weekly asked explanations from official Ankara. Head of passport department was quoted by Agos as saying that the decision was a misunderstanding, adding that it does not cover those Christian denominations which are recognized as Turkey’s long-time Christian groups, Greeks and Armenians. But there have not been reports that the “misunderstanding” was eliminated and this may indicate that it was done intentionally, stemming from Turkish authorities’ desire to restrict the rights of the Armenian minority, but this runs counter to the 1923 Lozanne treaty, signed by Turkey on the one hand and France, Great Britain, Italy, Greece, Romania, Yugoslavia and Japan on the other hand, which recognized the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Turkey and which granted Armenians, Greeks and Jews in Turkey the status of national minorities. In other words, this status discerned Armenians and Greeks from other Christian denominations of Bulgarians, Assyrians and Levantines, who were classified as “other Christians.” Now classifying Armenians as “other Christians’ would mean equating them with religious group void of the “national minority” status and making them minority among other Christians in a country in which 90 percent of population are Muslims. By Hakob Chakria

OPPOSITION HOLDING MASS MEETINGS DEMANDS RECOGNIZE STEPAN DEMIRCHIAN WINNER OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS FEBRUARY 19 21.02.2003 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ In case the central electoral commission does not revise the returns of the presidential elections in Armenia and does not recognize Stepan Demirchian as the winner, on Sunday the opposition will hold a meeting again, after which it will make its way to president Robert Kocharian's mansion-house to demand his retirement. As reported by "Mediamax" agency, member of "Republic" party board Aram Sargsian said at an opposition meeting today, in which thousands participated. At present the meeting participants are walking to the building of the office of prosecutor general to "convey complaints on violations that have taken place in the course of the presidential elections February 19." Reproduction in full or in part is prohibited without reference to "PanARMENIAN.Net"

ZORYAN INSTITUTE RECEIVES $695,000 GRASS-ROOTS SUPPORT The Zoryan Institute received $695,000 in donations during 2002, its twentieth anniversary, from individual contributors and organizational sponsors, worldwide, in appreciation for the Institute’s ongoing achievements. “These contributions are a tangible validation of the work that the Institute does and the way it touches peoples’ lives,” declared Prof. Varouj Aivazian, Chairman of the Board. Prof. Roger Smith, Director of Zoryan’s Genocide & Human Rights University Program remarked, “I am elated that this grassroots support will make it possible to continue the university program, which attracts some of the top specialists in the field and draws students from around the world. This program is important for helping to create a body of scholars interested in addressing genocide studies, and for sensitizing a new generation to the impact of genocide and its prevention.” Arsine Khanjian, member of the Board of Directors responsible for Outreach for the Institute, explained her reaction to the outpouring of support. “I know from personal experience how important it is to have an institute such as Zoryan. I firmly believe that such an institute provides the forum for scholarly research, the historical studies, the comparative analysis, and the conceptual framework needed in the search for contemporary Armenian history and identity. It is therefore gratifying to see so many people come forward in support of Zoryan’s mission.” She continued, “It has helped me learn how to situate my history in the midst of the history of other nations, other cultures, the world itself. It has certainly empowered me with the tools of history: facts, references, analysis, and perspective. As a Director, this kind of support for our institute gives me the motivation to do everything in my power in promoting the activities of the Zoryan Institute, such as the Open University lectures, seminars, conferences and publications, dealing with issues related to Genocide, Diaspora, and independent Armenia.” Prof. Vahakn Dadrian, Zoryan’s Director of Genocide Research, commented, “Every dollar that goes into the Zoryan Institute goes into documenting Armenian history and the Armenian Genocide. The collecting of archives, conducting research, and applying a critical approach to our modern history using academic standards is the legacy of the Zoryan Institute reflected in all of its publications. We must be the custodians of our own history, both for ourselves and for future generations.” “We are deeply grateful for the grassroots support, both moral and financial, from individuals and organizations from all sectors of the Armenian community. This gives strong encouragement to all those who have worked to help the Institute realize its goals during the past twenty years,” stated Kourken Sarkissian, President of the Zoryan Institute of Canada and one of the institute’s founders. “Seeing such strong support,” he continued, “inspires our Board members and staff to be even more committed in fulfilling the Institute’s mission. For these reasons, we would like to give Zoryan’s friends special recognition, as an expression of our deep gratitude, and to publicly acknowledge the names of all those who gave us such support in 2002.” © Copyright AZG

Stepan Demirchyan – 28.3%, Robert Kocharian –49.8%. To remind, the number of people participated in voting is 1 mln 464 thousands 95. The chairman of the CEC Artak Sahradyan announcing the voting results stated that the second round of presidential elections will take place within the timeframe stipulated by the Law. The two candidates who received the majority of popular votes – Robert Kocharian and Stepan Demirchyan will continue their electoral struggle on March 5th.

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by Asbarez.com Kocharian Victory Predicted as Armenia Wraps-up Presidential Elections According to preliminary results, incumbent President Robert Kocharian appears to have won the Presidential elections. Results from districts of Armavir, Syunik, Shirak, Gegharkunik, for example, put the incumbent Kocharian comfortably ahead of his rivals. Asbarez will provide a comprehensive report of results tomorrow. YEREVAN (Combined Sources)—Citizens of Armenia headed to polling stations on Wednesday to elect their president for the next five years. 1,865 polling stations operated in Armenia—33 in foreign countries housing strong Armenian communities. Polling stations in Armenia opened at 8AM and closed at 8PM. Voter turnout was high despite heavy snowfall that began the previous night and carried on into Wednesday. Polls had suggested that Kocharian was ahead of his eight rivals with the only real threat coming from Stepan Demirchian, the son of a former Soviet leader of Armenia who lost to Kocharian in the 1998 election. The opposition's failure to unite behind a single candidate, undoubtedly bolstered Kocharian's chances. Some 470 international observers from Council of Europe-member countries, OSCE (with more than 250 monitors), CIS, Iran and other countries monitored the election in addition to thousands of local monitors. The CIS mission is led by the executive secretary of the CIS Yuri Yarov, the OSCE mission is led by Peter Eicher; the mission is due to present its crucial preliminary conclusions on Thursday. Lord Russell Johnston, who leads a Council of Europe observation team, said he had been assured by election officials that the election will be the best Armenia has ever had. The International monitors were dispatched to all Armenian provinces to watch voting and ballot calculation processes. Preliminary reports of monitors stated that voting proceeded calmly. The West, in the meantime, is watching the election to see how the winner will tackle the protracted Nagorno-Artsax dispute with neighboring Azerbaijan. In 1988, Armenians of Artsax declared independence, sparking a six-year conflict that has left 35,000 dead. A shaky cease-fire has been in place since 1994. For voters in Armenia, however, Artsax is likely a secondary issue outweighed by low living standards. Average monthly wages in Armenia amount to about $40. Although Kocharian has brought stability—with electricity and natural gas supplies widely restored, and pensions being paid on time, poverty is still an issue in Armenia. TURNOUT CEC Chairman Artak Sahradian announced that as of 11:00 PM, Feb. 19, 61, 61.9% of eligible voters, or 1,420,344 participated in the elections countrywide. 58.1% (or 429,810 people) in Yerevan, 68.6% in Ararat, 67.5% in Armavir, 65.3% in Gegharkunik, 58.9% in Lori, 62.1% in Kotayk, 54.2% in Shirak, 72.3% in Syunik, 66.2% in Vayots Dzor, and 67.6% in Tavush. The CEC Chairman revealed that of the 33 complaints received by the CEC, 25 were investigated with no serious findings. The violations, Sahradian revealed, cannot impact the outcome of the elections. The remaining complaints are being studied. Many of those who chose to cast their ballots appeared convinced that their vote will make a difference. Ashot Kirakosian, a retiree, said he would vote either for Geghamian or another opposition hopeful, Vazgen Manukian, as he was heading for his Yerevan precinct. He said there have been some improvements under Kocharian, but those were not big enough. "I don't see any progress," disagreed another pensioner, Satenik Navasardian. "I can not even heat my home." "This is the first time I am voting and I have big hopes," said Anna Hovsepian, a university student. She said she voted for opposition candidate Artashes Geghamian in the hope of seeing faster economic development and more state benefits for young people of her age. "I voted for Robert Kocharian because he is the only candidate capable of making Armenia strong, peaceful and prosperous," said Rafik Sirunian, an elderly literature scholar. PREDICTIONS The incumbent Kocharian, speaking to reporters after casting his ballot in Yerevan, sounded confident of reelection. He said he would not have joined the race without making "appropriate calculations" of his popularity. Kocharian added he will spend the rest of the day resting, following a one-month election campaign. Kocharian pledged that the elections would be free of procedural violations. He said that international monitors and journalists are both free to observe closely the course of the voting and the vote count. "You are able to tour polling stations. We have done everything possible. I think the elections will be really free and fair" he said. "We believe that our victory in the first round is absolutely realistic," commented Demirchian, and highly assessed his chances for victory in the first round as "quite realistic." Another leading opposition contender, Artashes Geghamian, also predicted defeat for Kocharian. Geghamian predicted that the election will likely go into a runoff between himself and Demirchian. Runoffs are tentatively scheduled for March 5. Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian said he expected the president to win a clear first-round victory. Fifty percent plus one vote is needed for a clear first-round win. But Kocharian's most popular rival, Stepan Demirchian, insisted that his chances of a first round win are more "realistic." "I don't think that there are forces in Armenia that would revolutionize the country within one day," said Defense Minister Serge Sargsian, who voted in the N0351 polling precinct situated in Spandarian School together with his wife and daughter. The minister said that he still believed that Robert Kocharian would win outright in the first round and that the runoff is excluded. He also confirmed that he voted "in favor of continuity." Sargsian ruled out the possibility of serving as prime minister in the event of Kocharian's re-election, emphasizing that he will continue in the capacity of the defense minister. IRREGULARITIES Thousands of Armenians whose names were erroneously omitted from voter lists flocked to courts Wednesday to restore their voting rights and participate in the ongoing presidential election. Long lines formed outside court buildings across the country as angry voters scrambled for rulings authorizing them to cast ballots. Officials said more than 7,000 of them were reinstated in voter registers by late afternoon. The most number of inaccuracies were registered in the Malatia-Sebastia district where 800 people had to re-established their voting rights. Inaccuracies in voter lists have been chronic in Armenia in recent years. The CEC chairman Artak Sahradian reported that the number of omissions are, nevertheless, much lower than in previous years. Kocharian's campaign spokesman Vahagn Mkrtchian accused the opposition of stirring up "artificial tensions" in the country. Mkrtchian said the opposition campaigners are themselves "terrorizing and intimidating" election officials. A group of 300-400 people picketed a Kocharian campaign office situated in the Nor Nork district of Yerevan for about 4 hours. Witnesses said representatives of the People's Party as well as an A1+ TV reporter were among the picketers. Mkrtchian said there were also reports that groups of people had been walking around the streets campaigning against Kocharian. OSCE observers were informed. The headquarters received reports of attempted bribery in the towns of Artashat and Ararat. Another incident occurred in the Arabkir district of Yerevan where supporters of presidential candidate Stepan Demirchian clashed with reporters from Shant TV, injuring a cameraman. Mkrtchian said that several newspapers, including Aib Fe, Haykakan Zhamanak, Aravot, and Iravunk have violated provisions of the Elections Code by campaigning on voting day. Presidential candidate Artashes Gehgamian claimed that ballot boxes were sealed improperly; the Central Election Commission (CEC) press service refuted the claim insisting that the election process was going on normally without such problems. The main opposition candidates accused incumbent Robert Kocharian of resorting to vote rigging, but vowed to keep the incumbent from clinging to power "at any cost." In a joint statement signed three hours before the closure of polls, the candidates—Stepan Demirchian, Artashes Geghamian, Vazgen Manukian and Aram Karapetian—charged that the vote has already been marred by "massive irregularities and violence" that call into question its freedom and fairness. TINY BOXES? Local election commissions complained that the new clear ballot boxes are small and can not hold all ballots. Central Election Commission secretary Anna Alexanian said that commission members used rulers to push ballots down. Representatives of the OSCE Yerevan office—on whose initiative the transparent boxes were brought to Armenia, say the boxes are able to fit 4,000 ballots while each polling station has no more than 2,000 voters. VOTING ABROAD The Central Election Commission (CEC) said 5,453 citizens of Armenia voted in 35 polling stations in 33 cities throughout the world. Fifty six people voted in Abu Dhabi, 196 in Athens, 226 in Alma Ati, 25 in Ashghabad, 103 in Beirut, 53 in Berlin, 87 in Brussels, 33 in Buenos Aires, 47 in Bucharest, 52 in Damascus, 10 in Deli, 68 in Tehran, 84 in Tbilisi, 27 in Geneva, 40 in Cairo, 130 in Kiev, 400 in Los Angeles, 15 in Beverly Hills, 20 in London, 110 in Minsk, 1918 in Moscow, 10 in New York, 121 in Aleppo, 18 in Rome, 10 in Washington, 41 in Warsaw, 31 in Vienna, 3 in Ottawa, 42 in Beijing, 152 in Paris, 13 in Sao Paolo, 1224 in Saint Petersburg, 71 in Sofia, 17 in Strasburg. Preliminary reports revealed that Kocharian had swept Moscow, Iran, Ukraine and Alma Ati, and gained just over 50% of Georgian votes.

EARLY RETURNS PROVIDE FOR SECOND ROUND OF ARMENIAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS - February 20, 2003 18:48 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ A sitting of the central electoral commission of Armenia will be held this evening, at which preliminary results of the presidential elections held February 19 will be drawn. Meanwhile, according to the early returns by 6:00 p.m. made public by chairman of the central electoral commission Artak Sahradian, current head of the state, presidential candidate Robert Kocharian has collected 49.8% of grassroots votes, leader of the People party of Armenia Stepan Demirchian has 27.7%, head of "National Unification" party Artashes Geghamian – 17%. The Republic of Armenia Electoral Code currently in force provides for holding the second round of the elections, in which two candidates with the larger number of votes will participate. Thus, acting Armenian president Robert Kocharian and leader of the People party Stepan Demirchian will continue the race. Let us note that the second round of the elections should be held in 14 days after the first round. Reproduction in full or in part is prohibited without reference to "PanARMENIAN.Net"

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ROBERT KOCHARIAN CERTAIN LEADER FOR TIME BEING - February 20, 2003 02:38 /PanARMENIAN.Net/ The central electoral commission has drawn the preliminary results of another five districts. Commission deputy chairman Hamlet Abrahamian announced them in the air of the Public Television company of Armenia. Information on almost 9 polling stations in the 33-rd district of Armavir region is received. 67% of the electors included in the electoral register voted there. Artashes Geghamian gathered 530 votes, Stepan Demirchian 822, Robert Kocharian 2671. Data on 3 election centers is summarized in 36-th district of Vanadzor. 2604 constituents out of the total of 4824 voted there, i.e. 53%. 535 voted for Geghamian, 505 for Demirchian, 1301 for Kocharian. Information on 15 districts is available in the 50-th district of Shirak region. Almost 70% of constituency voted there. Geghamian collected 1807 votes, Demirchian - 1841, Kocharian - 3724. District number 52 is situated in Syunik. The city of Goris is its center. Data on 7 districts is known there. Over 80% of citizens included in the electoral rolls came to the ballot boxes there. 60 out of them gave preferrence to Geghamian, 218 considered Demirchian as deserving, 1114 came out in favor of Kocharian. The electoral commission of the 33-rd district of Gegharkunik has submitted information on ten election centers, where over 70% of the electorate voted. 886 favored Geghamian, 882 Demirchian, 2259 Kocharian. Reproduction in full or in part is prohibited without reference to "PanARMENIAN.Net"

PEACE MAKERS READY TO RECOGNIZE Artsax AS INDEPENDENT COUNTRY Co-chairmen of the OSCE Minsk group believe Artsax conflict settlement should not be necessarily based on the principle of territorial integrity. Russian President’s visit to Paris was an unpleasant surprise for Azerbaijan. Statement of Jacques Chirac made during the joint press conference, in fact means that France allows the possibility of an independent status for Nagorno Artsax, or its reunification with Armenia. The French leader made it understand that the official Paris was not going to recognize the sovereignty of Azerbaijan over Artsax, predetermining results of negotiations. Chirac emphasized that the approaches of Vladimir Putin to the principles of Artsax settlement were identical. /PanARMENIAN.Net/ Russia and France do not see any similarity between the problems of Artsax and Chechnya. Chirac noted that if in case with Chechnya “the problem should be settled on the basis of the principle of territorial integrity, the Artsax conflict settlement should be based on reciprocal agreement of Armenia and Azerbaijan”. It means that Chechnya is being considered as a part of Russia, while under certain circumstances, Artsax may be recognized a sovereign country, or one of Armenia’s regions. This could be considered only a position of the political leadership of two European countries, but France and Russia are co-chairmen of the Minsk group. The mediatory mission carried out by Paris and Moscow means that the position of those two states reflects the principles, on which the process of the conflict’s settlement is being based. If Chirac and Putin permit themselves to speak about this, it means that the negotiations about the status of Artsax are going on based on the respect of the self-determination right of a nation. The given fact has caused serious concern in Azerbaijan. This is what the “Zerkalo” newspaper issued in Baku writes: “The position of leading countries on the Artsax problem is different from their position on similar conflicts. Nobody takes into account the interests of Azerbaijan. We are not being put on the same place with Georgia and Moldova… Our western friends regularly mention that the solution for the Artsax conflict could be found not necessarily based on the principle of the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan”. If such statements have become usual, it means that the position of Azerbaijan is very weak. Political elite of Azerbaijan tries to find ways for being liberated from the coming danger. Deputy of the Milli Mejlis, leader of the “Yurddash” party Mais Safarli for example, suggests expressing a vote of mistrust to Paris and Moscow: “There is a necessity to replace the co-chairmen of the Minsk group, Russia and France, which express always a pro-Armenian position and support Yerevan. The USA, Great Britain and Turkey should become co-chairmen”. We shall note that Mr. Safarli has no claims to Washington. Meanwhile, it is known that the approaches of the United States to the Artsax conflict settlement are identical to those of France and Russia. This is being stated in the recent interview of the American co-chairman Rudolf Perina. In an interview with the observer of the “Echo of Moscow” radio station Perina spoke about the possibility of an independent status for Nagorno Artsax. “The world community is not ready to recognize the Southern Osetia, Abkhazia or Prednestrovya as independent countries. The case of Nagorno Artsax is a little bit different,” the diplomat stressed. Continuing, he said: “We suppose that Prednestrovya or Abkhazia will not be recognized by the world community. Regarding to Nagorno Artsax, there is a negotiation process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. We, the mediators, are only trying to help in finding a decision”. This means that the third co-chairman of the Minsk group also thinks it impossible to predetermine the future status of Nagorno Artsax and does not rule out the possibility of the sovereignty of the Artsax state, which de facto is already established. It is evident that the co-chairman can do a little. Whoever will be the mediator, he will have to take into account the fact that in juridical, political and historical viewpoint the Artsax people have all the basis to be recognized as people of an independent state. - "PanARMENIAN News" analytical department Reproduction in full or in part is prohibited without reference to "PanARMENIAN.Net".

AFTER FIVE YEARS WE WILL ELECT PRESIDENT OF ARMENIANS INSTEAD OF ELECTING PRESIDENT OF ARMENIA Institute of dual citizenship to be introduced in Armenia. After few hours we will know who will be the person to govern the country during the coming five years will. More than 6 million of Armenians living out of their motherland will not take part in the Presidential elections on February 19. Not depending from the results of the voting, it is evident that the next president will be elected not only by those who live in the Republic of Armenia. Almost all the Presidential candidates state their support to the amendments to the Constitution foreseeing dual citizenship. /PanARMENIAN.Net/ So, it can be assumed that these elections will be the last to elect President of Armenia in the history of Armenia. Next elections will be the elections of President of Armenians. Besides, there are other essential circumstances. The February 19 elections will be the first in the CIS countries carried out with transparent ballot boxes. We suppose that the 2000 ballot boxes imported from Germany will help to prevent falsifications during the elections. More than 250 foreign observers will be following the process of voting and counting of votes. This figure is unprecedented. Representatives of 20 countries and several international organizations such as the Council of Europe, OSCE, and CIS have arrived in Armenia to observe the elections. Among them are Deputies of the European parliament and national parliaments of the USA, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Czechia, Netherlands, Estonia, Iran, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzia, Moldova and other countries. Azerbaijan did not sign the invitation for exchange of observer mission and refused to nominate its representatives in the delegation of the CIS Parliament Assembly. We’ll remind that recently the high rank representatives of the OSCE and the Council of Europe said that they would not delegate their representatives to Baku if the upcoming Parliamentary elections of Azerbaijan passed in accordance with the electoral code proposed by the authorities, which creates unequal possibilities for the political forces. The fact that so many foreign observers are present in Yerevan, testifies that the international community has recognized the democratic electoral legislation of Armenia and is satisfied with the conditions under which the elections are being carried out. - "PanARMENIAN News" analytical department