‘Hrant Dink fought to defend human rights at all costs’ – Australian MP

YEREVAN, MAY 30, ARMENPRESS. Member of Australia's Federal Parliament, Jason Falinski rose in the House of Representatives last week to deliver a statement in remembrance of the 10th anniversary of the assassination of Istanbul’s Armenian journalist, Hrant Dink, the Armenian National Committee of Australia reported.

“Hrant Dink dedicated his life to resolving Turkish-Armenian relations. He devoted his journalistic career to recognizing the hardships of the Armenian people and attempting to establish reconciliation between cultures. Despite enduring threats from extremists about his statements on the Armenian Genocide, Hrant Dink continued to fight to defend human rights at all costs”, Jason Falinski said.

He stated that despite Dink’s tragic death he will always be remembered for his dedication and courage in defending human rights and pursuing justice.