Armenian genocide news
The Armenian Genocide, also known as the Armenian Holocaust, was the systematic extermination of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I. It is considered one of the first modern genocides. Here are some recent news articles and updates related to the Armenian Genocide:
Recognition and Commemoration
- In April 2021, the European Parliament passed a resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide, which was met with strong opposition from Turkey. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- In May 2021, the French Senate passed a bill making it a crime to deny the Armenian Genocide, which was signed into law by President Emmanuel Macron. (Source: The New York Times)
- In April 2022, the Armenian Genocide was commemorated by the United States House of Representatives with a resolution recognizing the genocide. (Source: The Hill)
Turkey's Response
- In response to the European Parliament's resolution, Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the EU of "politicizing" history and said that the Armenian Genocide was a "lie". (Source: Reuters)
- Turkey has long denied that a genocide occurred, instead describing the events as a "tragedy" or "massacre".
Historical Research and Documentation
- In 2020, a team of researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) published a study on the Armenian Genocide, which estimated that between 1.5 and 2.1 million Armenians were killed between 1915 and 1923. (Source: UCLA Newsroom)
- The Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute in Yerevan, Armenia, has been working to digitize its archives and make them available online, providing a valuable resource for researchers and scholars. (Source: Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute)
International Relations and Diplomacy
- In 2020, the United States Ambassador to Armenia, Lynne Tracy, visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan and paid tribute to the victims, saying that the US recognizes the genocide as a "dark chapter in human history". (Source: Armenian News)
- In 2021, the Armenian Foreign Ministry summoned the Turkish Ambassador to Armenia, following a statement by Turkish President Erdogan denying the Armenian Genocide. (Source: Armenian News)
Education and Awareness
- In 2020, the Armenian Genocide was included in the curriculum of schools in the Armenian diaspora, as part of efforts to educate younger generations about the genocide. (Source: Armenian News)
- The Armenian Genocide has also been the subject of several documentaries, films, and books, including the award-winning film "The Promise" (2016) and the book "The Armenian Genocide: A History" by Ronald Grigor Suny (2015).
These are just a few examples of recent news articles and updates related to the Armenian Genocide. The issue remains a sensitive and controversial topic, with ongoing debates about recognition, commemoration, and historical accuracy.