Armenian Genocide (contextual reference)

The Armenian Genocide refers to the systematic mass killing and deportation of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I, particularly from 1915 to 1923. Approximately 1.5 million Armenians were killed, and many others were forced from their homes. This tragic event is characterized by forced marches, mass shootings, and concentration camps. Efforts to recognize and remember the genocide continue today, facing political resistance, particularly from Turkey, which disputes the narrative. The genocide is an important historical event that highlights issues of human rights, ethnic violence, and the need for collective memory and justice.