December 3, 2015 - 17:11 AMT
Istanbul exhibition commemorates Armenian Genocide centennial

An exhibition of Armenian Genocide-related telegrams has opened in Istanbul, Ermenihaber.am reports.

The event features cables from Turkey’s government archives that present the story of one of the greatest crimes against humanity, proving the Genocide with facts, revealing the masterminds, and detailing conditions under which the crime was perpetrated.

Also, documents, detailing Turkish Interior Minister Talaat Pasha’s orders, given to the Ottoman governors during the Armenian Genocide, as well as their responses are showcased at the exposition.

Besides, the exhibition gives firsthand information on the fate of the Armenians’ properties once they were exterminated and deported.

The exhibition marks the centennial of the Armenian Genocide, aiming to unveil the historical truth and promote preservation of historical memory.

Launched Thursday, December 1, at Istanbul’s DEPO center, the exhibition will run through the last day of the year.