Violence Against Armenians

The Violence Against Armenians primarily refers to the Armenian Genocide during World War I, where the Ottoman Empire systematically targeted and murdered around 1.5 million Armenians. It involved mass killings, forced deportations, and cultural destruction, driven by the Ottoman government’s intent to eliminate the Armenian population. Recognized by many countries and historians as a genocide, these events are considered one of the first modern instances of ethnic cleansing and have had lasting impacts on Armenian communities worldwide. The term also encompasses subsequent acts of violence and discrimination against Armenians throughout history.