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US President Joe Biden recognises Armenian genocide, triggering fierce rebuttals from Turkey
On its 106th anniversary, US President Joe Biden has recognised the Armenian genocide, a historic declaration that is set to infuriate Turkey and potentially further damage ties between the NATO allies.
Key points:
- It’s estimated over a million Armenians were killed by Ottoman forces
- The US withheld recognising the genocide for decades over concerns about Turkey
- Turkey continues to deny the genocide, but acknowledges that Armenians were killed
Warning: This story contains distressing images.
Beginning from April 24, 1915, swathes of Armenians living in the former Ottoman Empire were forcibly removed from their homes as part of mass deportations in eastern Anatolia, which is now modern Turkey.
Many were marched south through deserts…
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