Armenian Genocide was organized in 1915 on the territories of the country, over which ruled the Ottoman Empire.Quite often, this period in the history of the Armenian name of the great atrocities.
believed that the Armenian genocide was carried out in several stages.To start all Armenian soldiers were disarmed, then the start of the election of the deportation of citizens in conditions unfit for living.In the future, followed by a mass deportation, accompanied by violence and killings.
Armenian Genocide: historical background
Armenian settlements arose in the second century BC.In those days, the people of the territories are populated eastern Turkey, as well as the area around Lake Van and Mount Ararat.Interestingly, in the year 301 Great Armenia was the first country where Christianity was recognized as the sole state religion.Faith and became the impetus for carrying out mass evictions and destruction.But the Armenian genocide began much later.
country repeatedly raided by Ottoman troops.And at the end of the 19th century most of the Armenian people remained under the rule of the Ottoman Empire.And as citizens of Armenia were not Muslims, then they considered second-class members of society.For example, soldiers were forbidden to carry weapons and to testify in court, and the taxes were several times higher.
first mass killings of Armenians took place in 1894-1986, respectively.Later several more clashes Armenian soldiers and the Ottoman troops, which killed thousands of citizens of Armenia.
Armenian Genocide during World War
in 1914 between Turkey and Germany signed a secret agreement to amend the eastern borders of the Turkish state.This would make it possible to build a corridor to the Muslim population of Russia.Create a free area meant the expulsion of the Armenians of these territories.
However, in 1915, when the Ottoman Empire was drawn into World War I, Armenians called to the front.In the same year, after the British troops attacked the Dardanelles, it was decided to move the capital of the Ottoman Empire.On the other hand, the authorities are afraid of the possible contribution of Armenian troops of the enemy.Thus, it was decided to quickly deport all the representatives of the Armenian people.
And today, April 24, 1915 is considered to be day of mourning for all the people.It is in this day and started the genocide of Armenians.His organization is considered guilty of Enver Pasha, Talat Pasha and Cemal Pasha.
Turkish rulers issued an order to gather all the Armenian intelligentsia and immediately deported.For several months, continued mass arrests.During this period, victims of repression fell famous artists, writers, lawyers, businessmen, musicians, doctors, and other gifted citizens.Those who survived were deported into the desert, where dying from hunger, heat, or at the hands of the robber gangs.
But this extermination of the Armenian people was not only in Constantinople - the repression began shortly actively pursued throughout the country.Official sources report that the eviction and killing continued until 1918.On the other hand, there is evidence of cruelty against the Armenian people in the future.
same group of refugees who managed to escape the tragic fate, united in their desire for retribution.Thus it was created a list of eighty people who one way or another were involved in organizing and carrying out the genocide.Within three years, almost all on the list have been killed by Armenian soldiers, including Enver Pasha, Shekir Bey, Jemal Pasha, and other rulers.
