Ukrainian press covers Armenian Genocide Centennial events

YEREVAN, 22 APRIL, ARMENPRESS. Becoming familiar with the Armenian experience cold be helpful for Ukraine, which is presenting demands for recognition of the Holodomor. This is mentioned in the article devoted to the Armenian Genocide Centennial on theUkrainiansegodnya.uanewspaper, as “Armenpress” reports.

The author of the article adds that 20 countries have recognized the events of 1915 as genocide, including France, Belgium, Italy, the Russian Federation, Canada, Argentina and Uruguay. The last to recognize the Armenian Genocide was Pope Francis, who called it “the first genocide of the 20thcentury” during an April 12 Holy Mass.

The author also mentions the fact that all layers of society of Armenia and the Armenian Diaspora have been involved in carrying out the events dedicated to the 100thanniversary of the Armenian Genocide. An exhibition showcasing photos and the front pages of European newspapers with the title “Genocide of 1915” was organized with the purpose of introducing the international community to facts about the Armenian Genocide. Those who weren’t able to view the exhibition can find documents and eyewitness accounts related to the Armenian Genocide in five languages and in Turkish atwww.armeniangenocide100.org.