Powerful torchlight procession pays tribute to Armenian Genocide victims![]() April 23, 2017 - 20:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The traditional torchlight procession commemorating the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide started in central Yerevan on Sunday, April 23. This annual procession is the symbolic part of struggle for the recognition of the mass killings. Prior to the launch of the march, the youth paid tribute to the 1.5 million innocent victims of the first Genocide of the 20th century with a moment of silence, then burnt a Turkish flag to protest Ankara's denialist policy. Carrying Armenian tricolors and chanting national songs, the protesters processed towards Tsitsernakaberd - the Armenian Genocide memorial. Some three dozen countries, as well as a number of regional government bodies and international organizations have recognized the Genocide. Turkey still denies. ![]() ![]() The Armenian Genocide The Armenian Genocide (1915-23) was the deliberate and systematic destruction of the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire during and just after World War I. It was characterized by massacres and deportations, involving forced marches under conditions designed to lead to the death of the deportees, with the total number of deaths reaching 1.5 million. ![]() ![]() A member of the My Step party, Gayane Vardanyan took her infant child to work at the Yerevan City Council. "Armenia is on its way to being one of next year’s most talked-about destinations," says the magazine. Known as the world’s “oldest Christian country,” Armenia is one of the most fascinating places you can visit. Hayastan all-Armenian Fund hosted its 22nd annual Thanksgiving Day telethon to raise almost $9.9 million. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |