YEREVAN, OCTOBER 15, ARMENPRESS. German writer and historian Michael Hesemann has been studying the Armenian Genocide for 20 years and has an analysis of 3500-pages.  Hesemann said during his conversation with “Armenpress” that the issue had been studied from all the angles and there was no doubt that the massacres occurring 100 years ago were genocide.

“I think, that Bundestag must immediately recognize the Armenian Genocide. German Chancellor Angela Merkel must not hesitate, as it is an issue of great significance. I announced in Germany and repeat once again that Germany is responsible. Of course, Germany is not to blame so much as the Ottoman Empire but Germany was aware of what was happening and did nothing. It is a responsibility and in my opinion  Bundestag must recognize the Armenian Genocide,” Hesemann said.

He emphasizes that had the Armenian Genocide been condemned and recognized 100 years ago, today’s violence, crimes against humanity in the Middle East would not have happened.