Forgotten Genocide: The Armenian Tragedy of 1915

The Armenian Genocide: A Century of Unacknowledged Suffering The Ottoman Empire, 1915. A systematic campaign of extermination targeted the Armenian Christian minority, resulting in the deaths of an estimated one million people. This tragic event, largely ignored by Turkey to this day, is brought to light in a recent video by Azteca Noticias. The video details how Armenians, viewed as second-class citizens, faced escalating persecution. Increased taxes and forced conversions to Islam were commonplace. The rise of the "Young Turks," who were less tolerant of minorities, further exacerbated tensions. The video shows images of forced marches across the Syrian desert, where many perished from dehydration and disease. "They were marched for hundreds of kilometers, stripped of their possessions, left to die," explains Amparo Castañeda, the presenter. The video highlights the callous disregard for human life, with infants separated from their parents and given to Muslim families. Despite the lack of an exact figure, the sheer scale of the tragedy is undeniable. The video concludes by emphasizing Turkey and Azerbaijan's continued denial of the genocide, underscoring the importance of remembering and acknowledging this dark chapter in history. The world must learn from this to prevent future atrocities.