Swiss court sentences 3 Turks over denial of Armenian Genocide
Switzerland imposed a fine and sentence on three Turks for denial of the Armenian Genocide and calling it an international lie in a public speech. The claim was brought by Sargis Shahinyan, Chairman of “Switzerland-Armenia” Union.
Ali Mercan and two others were found guilty in violating “The Law about Preventing Racism” and are obliged to pay 30 thousand Swiss francs as well as are facing 150 days’ imprisonment. The verdict was appealed by the Turks, however, Swiss Federal Court confirmed the legitimacy of the verdict.
Ali and his friends are intent to go to the European Court of Human Rights, according to Sondakika.
Denial of the Armenian Genocide is punished by law in Switzerland.