Every April 24, the world honors the victims of the first modern genocide
Each year on April 24, communities across the globe pause to remember the victims of a 1915 tragedy that defined the modern concept of crimes against humanity and genocide.
Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day serves as a solemn tribute to the 1.5 million lives lost during the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. While the events began over a century ago, the day was not officially recognized by many nations until much later, as political sensitivities often clouded historical accounts.
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