Assyrian Genocide
The Assyrian Genocide refers to the systematic persecution and mass killings of the Assyrian people during and after World War I, primarily between 1914 and 1920. It took place in the context of the wider genocide of Christians in the Ottoman Empire, including Armenians and Pontic Greeks. Assyrians faced deportations, massacres, and cultural destruction, leading to the deaths of an estimated 300,000 to 750,000 individuals. This tragedy is often overshadowed by other historical events, but it is an integral part of the historical narrative of the region and highlights the consequences of ethnic and religious intolerance.
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The Assyrian genocide refers to the systematic killing and persecution of Assyrian Christians during World War I, primarily between 1914 and 1920, by the Ottoman Empire. This brutal campaign included mass executions, forced deportations, and atrocities against communities in present-day Turkey, Syria, and Iran. It is estimated that hundreds of thousands of Assyrians were killed or displaced. Recognized as genocide by some scholars and organizations, it remains a complex issue tied to ethnic and religious identity and the broader context of World War I and its aftermath in the Middle East.