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| 16:17:06 | 24-04-2005 | Politics |

1.5 MILLION FLOWERS IN MEMORY OF 1.5 VICTIMS

90 years ago this day became one of the most tragic days in the history of
the Armenian people. 1.5 million of Armenians residing in Western Armenia
fell victims to the plan of Young Turks who deliberately set to eliminating
the Armenian people. About 800 thousand Armenians could escape. They found
shelter in Eastern Armenia and wandered off all over the world.

Today the Armenian Diaspora serves as an indelible evidence of the crime
against humanity perpetrated at the beginning of last century. The crime the
descendants of the Ottoman government deny till today.

Recognition and condemnation of the Genocide by Turkey is not only the issue
of moral and spiritual satisfaction for Armenians, but also a security issue
for today’s Armenia.

Every year this day Armenians all over the world visit the monuments to the
Genocide victims.

Today delegations from about 20 countries arrived in Armenia to take part in
the commemoration event.

Today 1.5 million people will go to Tsitsernakaberd to pay a tribute to the
memory of the Genocide victims.

1.5 million flowers will be laid to the eternal fire of memory.

1.5 million prayers will reach the sky.

1.5 million candles will be lighted.

And the heirs of 1.5 killed will remember the tragedy of their ancestors.