The torchlight procession organized by the ARF Dashknaktsutyun in commemoration of the Armenian Genocide victims has started in Yerevan. The march has started from the building of Matenadarn and will proceed by the traditional route – across the entire city toward Tsitsernakaberd. A rally will take place at the Armenian Genocide Memorial.

The torchlight march has started with the burning of the Turkish flag, as well as portraits of the Turkish President, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. The procession participants chanted: “Recognition of the Armenian Genocide.”