The Armenian Genocide (1915-16): In Depth
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The Armenian Genocide (1915-16): In Depth
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Re: The Armenian Genocide (1915-16): In Depth
#2It's a good overview, but not what I'd expect when the title reads "In Depth"
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#3As a guy born in Turkey I’m happy that this is finally getting the recognition it deserves.
On the other hand, finding any neutral resource about the First World War in Turkey is hard to come by. The best resource I’ve found so far is written by a German General called Otto Liman von Sanders, he wrote a book called “Five Years in Turkey” [0] talking about 1913 - 1918. It at least has some parts on the events which will end up in the Armenian Genocide and the hate against Greece and Greeks.
Sorry to digress but it’s important to mention that, the hate against Greeks will take an ugly turn in 1955 [1]
[0] https://www.amazon.com/Five-Years-Turkey-Liman-Sanders/dp/18...
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istanbul_pogrom
It seems the downvote army has arrived. Take note my troll friends: You can’t hide the truth, it will come out. Do not take part in enabling people who cause human suffering.
Re: The Armenian Genocide (1915-16): In Depth
#4Interestingly this is the second article I’ve seen today about Armenia:
https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/04/24/armenia-azerbaijan-war-...
Re: The Armenian Genocide (1915-16): In Depth
#5Interestingly this is the second article I’ve seen today about Armenia: https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/04/24/armenia-azerbaijan-war-...
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Re: The Armenian Genocide (1915-16): In Depth
#6Turkey has consistently rejected the "label" of genocide[1]
See also Armenian Genocide denial [2]
[1] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/10/30/shameful-turkey-re...
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#7Interestingly this is the second article I’ve seen today about Armenia: https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/04/24/armenia-azerbaijan-war-...
It is (at least in France) Armenian Genocide Rememberence Day. It could be a reason there are a few different Armenian stories out there.
Re: The Armenian Genocide (1915-16): In Depth
#8For those interested, Ronald G. Suny is an Armenian born in the US who has written on the genocide and its a much better if you are looking for 'In Depth' information.
Re: The Armenian Genocide (1915-16): In Depth
#9Since Facebook has agreed to implement censorship on behalf of the Turkish government[1], how long is it until discussion of the Armenian genocide is flagged as hate speech and fake news?
As far as Turkey is concerned, this is fake news. And big tech has agreed to defer to Turkey.
[1]: https://www.engadget.com/facebook-turkey-emails-200407588.ht...
Re: The Armenian Genocide (1915-16): In Depth
#10As someone with an Armenian dad and last name, I’ve felt some interest in this story and my country’s (US) refusal so far to acknowledge it since learning about it.
It’s pretty far removed from me, and I’d probably not live here if my ancestors hadn’t fled the Turks back in the day, but it’s also very sad to see that it’s used as a political token over and over again. Obama promised that he’d be the first sitting president to acknowledge it, but then didn’t. I don’t know if Trump promised to acknowledge it but he didn’t and his admin even rejected a specific opportunity to do so.
Now Biden is dangling it, either as a way to buy points with Armenian Americans (heh not likely, he’s got CA and doesn’t need to further lock in the Glendale vote) or more likely to push Erdogan to do what he wants. My guess is he doesn’t acknowledge it.
It’s really a bummer overall — it’s not like anyone in Turkey today had any part in it unless they are like 120 years old but Erdogan is in many ways basically a dictator that just hasn’t worn out his welcome with the rest of the world, I think largely because of geography and his not so thinly veiled threats re: immigration.