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Turkish authorities have to recognize the Armenian Genocide of 1915, they have to accept their crime, so that the Armenians’ pain can be a little lessened. This is the opinion of Istanbul Armenian Sasun Estukyan, who, along with a few hundred others, participated in the Armenian Genocide memorial organized in Istanbul’s Taksim Square on Apr. 24. Recall, similar events were organized in other Turkish cities: Anakara, Diyarbakir, Bodrum.

Speaking to an Epress.am correspondent in Istanbul, Sasun said recognition of the Armenian Genocide is extremely important. “It’s important only in one sense: our pain will be lessened. And not only recognition, but also they have to apologize; they have to say we were wrong, forgive us.”  Read more... (297 words)

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