The 1915 Armenian Genocide was the systematic extermination of the Armenian population by the Ottoman Empire during World War I. The genocide began on April 24, 1915, when the Ottoman government arrested and executed hundreds of Armenian intellectuals. Over the next few years, an estimated 1.5 million Armenians were killed through mass shootings, forced marches, and starvation.
The Armenian Genocide is considered one of the first modern genocides, as it was carried out with meticulous planning and organization. Despite widespread international condemnation, the Ottoman government denied the genocide and attempted to cover up the atrocities. The genocide had a lasting impact on the Armenian population, leading to the displacement of millions of Armenians and the destruction of their cultural heritage.
Today, the Armenian Genocide is recognized as a tragic chapter in history, and efforts are ongoing to seek justice and reparations for the victims and their descendants.