In 1915, the arrest of hundreds of intellectuals marked a dark turning point in history
A quiet night in 1915 Constantinople turned into a historical tragedy when the arrest of hundreds of Armenian leaders signaled the start of a systematic campaign of displacement and violence.
On the night of April 24, 1915, Ottoman authorities rounded up over 200 Armenian intellectuals, including poets, doctors, and members of parliament. This 'Red Sunday' was designed to decapitate the Armenian community by removing its leadership, making it easier to carry out further deportations.
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