Sayat Tekir, spokesperson for Nor Zartonk, together with members of the Armenian Youth Federation
LOS ANGELES—Last weekend, the Armenian Youth Federation hosted Nor Zartonk spokesperson and one of its founding members Sayat Tekir in Southern California, in an effort to bridge the gap between communities and build solidarity among organizations.
During his brief stay in LA, Tekir and Nor Zartonk met with the editorial board of Asbarez newspaper, visited local Armenian schools such as Armenian Mesrobian School, and aired an interview on the American radio station KPFK 90.7FM.
The AYF, in conjunction with Haytoug, its official publication, also organized a public forum, which provided the community with the opportunity to hear first-hand about the Nor Zartonk movement, the Turkish Armenian community and its recent 175-day sit in at Kamp Armen, which resulted in the return of the historic Armenian orphanage back to the community.
Razmig Sarkissian (left) editor of Haytoug Magazine and the moderator of Sunday’s public forum, with Sayat Tekir (right)
“We are dedicated to amplifying the victory of Kamp Armen’s occupation, and also redoubling our attention and efforts on the Armenian communities of Turkey and Occupied Western Armenia. Their stories are so important to hear, as they are struggling for their right to exist against the constant threat of violence in Turkey,â€
