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Ibrahim Burhanov: "Georgia should include refugees' nationality in repatriation law"

24 November 2006 [10:31] - TODAY.AZ
Refugees' nationality was not included in the law "Repatriation of the refugees" passed in a few days in Georgia.

"We demand their nationality to be included in law," the chief of Azerbaijani representation of Ahiska Turks' International "Veten" Society, Ibrahim Burhadov told APA.

UNO Head Assembly has a declaration about the protection of rooted nations' rights. "Georgia's action should be regarded as the policy of discrimination," Ibrahim Burhanov said.

He stated that Repatriation Fund should be established in six months after the law is passed and the deportation to realize the deportation. Georgia is in good terms with Armenians who intend to establish Republic of Javakhetiya.

He also noted that 70 thousand Ahiska Turks live in Azerbaijan. "Our aim is to ensure scattered Turks' return to Georgia."

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