Cher urges Turkish government to recognize Armenian Genocide![]() April 14, 2015 - 12:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - World known American singer of Armenian decent, Cher posted a Twitter message urging on the Turkish government to recognize the Genocide. “I don’t feel anger for (or blame) the people of Turkey for something that happened 100 years ago, but I think the government should acknowledge Genocide,” she tweeted. In March 2014, the singer joined the Save Kessab campaign to draw international attention to the plight of Christian Armenians in the Syrian town of Kessab. Related links: ![]() ![]() 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. ![]() ![]() The top diplomats discussed the implementation of the agreements reached at Russia-Armenia-Azerbaijan summit in Moscow. Ara Ayvazian said the violation of the ceasefire has led to the ethnic cleansing of the indigenous people of Artsakh. Karabakh authorities said that searches continue in Jabrail and Fizuli, which are now under Azerbaijan's control. It said France's responsibility as a co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group is to work towards finding a negotiated settlement. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |