5,000 Armenian-Americans demanded that Turkey recognize the Armenian Genocide and make reparations during a protest Sunday, organized by the Armenian Youth Federation Western US Central Executive, Asbarez.com reported.
The crowd gathered in front of the building housing the Turkish Consulate in Los Angeles was exponentially growing throughout the two-hour protest.
Demonstrators were chanting slogans expressing demands for Turkey to recognize the Genocide and expressing disappointment at President Obama for, once again, failing to honor his promise and recognize the Genocide.
Mistress of Ceremonies, Arda Hatspanian welcomed the crowd, thanking them for taking part in the demonstration on Easter Sunday.
She then invited Tro Krikorian who delivered a strongly-worded and eloquent message in Armenian.
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