Liyah Babayan

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Next week is April 24th. the 111th. commemoration❗️
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The Armenian Genocide was the systematic destruction of the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire during World War I, primarily between 1915 and 1917. It began with the arrest and ex*****on of Armenian intellectuals and community leaders in April 1915, an act that removed the cultural and political backbone of the community. What followed was not random violence, but an organized campaign that targeted an entire people.

Armenian men were often separated from their families and either executed outright or sent to forced labor battalions, where most died from exhaustion, starvation, or abuse. Women, children, and the elderly were deported from their homes and forced to march hundreds of miles toward the Syrian desert under brutal conditions. These marches were not meant for relocation, they were designed to destroy. Along the way, deportees were subjected to starvation, dehydration, disease, and repeated violence. Many were beaten, robbed, or killed. Others collapsed on the roads and were left behind to die.

The cruelty extended beyond physical destruction. Families were torn apart, children were orphaned, and many were abducted or forcibly assimilated. Women were especially vulnerable, facing widespread abuse and exploitation. People were stripped not only of their lives, but of their identity, dignity, and connection to their homeland. Entire villages were emptied, churches destroyed, and centuries-old communities erased.

By the end of this period, an estimated 1 to 1.5 million Armenians had died. Survivors were scattered across different regions, forming what is now known as the Armenian diaspora. Many carried deep trauma, having witnessed the loss of their families, homes, and culture.

The legacy of the Armenian Genocide remains deeply significant. It is recognized by many historians and countries as one of the first modern genocides and is studied as a warning of how systematic violence and dehumanization can escalate when unchecked. At the same time, it remains a subject of political dispute, particularly regarding official recognition.