Armenian Genocide

Armenians protest with flags and signs in front of the Turkish Consulate in Sheikh Jarach, Jerusalem, as they mark the 101st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, on April 24, 2016.

The massacres, were carried out by Turkey, began in April 1915.

Armenian communities around the world mark the killing of up to 1.5 million Armenians, on April 24 each year with marches, vigils and rallies to demand recognition from the world community, and reparations from Turkey.