TED-Ed: Ugly History: The Armenian Genocide | Ümit Kurt

The transcript details the historical oppression of Armenians under the Ottoman Empire, leading to the Hamidian Massacres and the Armenian Genocide during World War I. Despite initial resistance and the Young Turk Revolution, Armenians faced severe persecution, including deportation and forced Islamization. The genocide resulted in a drastic population decline, with many Armenians dispersing globally. The Turkish government continues to deny the genocide, though some historians and organizations advocate for recognition and justice.

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