Aurora’s Sunrise review – remarkable story of genocide horror and survival
In archive interviews and painterly animated reconstrucions, Aurora Mardiganian recalls her experiences during the Armenian genocide – and how she escaped to the US and became a silent film star
October 2023
As an Azerbaijani, I have to speak out about my country’s ethnic cleansing of Armenians
Ruslan Javadov
I want my voice of hope to reach the displaced children of Nagorno-Karabakh, says Ruslan Javadov
September 2023
‘Genocide is happening before our eyes’: Armenian Americans push for US action against Azerbaijan
Many say US failed to prevent crisis, which has left 120,000 ethnic Armenians in limbo as Azerbaijan moves to take control of Nagorno-Karabakh region
May 2021
Human rights this fortnight – in pictures
Refugees and the Armenian genocide: human rights this fortnight in pictures
A roundup of the coverage on struggles for human rights and freedoms, from Colombia to China
April 2021
Biden becomes first US president to recognise Armenian genocide
President called Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday to inform him US would make designation on 106th anniversary of the genocide
Joe Biden set to formally recognize Armenian genocide, officials say
The anticipated move could further complicate an already tense relation ship with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Turkish leader
Record label Young Turks changes name to avoid connotations of genocide
Young, which releases music by the xx, FKA twigs and more, acknowledges ‘hurt and confusion’ caused by previous name
November 2019
Recognising the Armenian genocide
Letter: Ara Darzi lauds the vote by the US House of Representatives, and is dismayed by the lack of a similar acknowledgment by the British government
October 2019
US House overwhelmingly votes to recognize Armenian genocide
Resolution comes at delicate time in US-Turkey relationship, shortly after House votes to impose sanctions
April 2019
Turkey and Gallipoli’s message of peace
Anzacs witnessed the Armenian genocide – that shouldn’t be forgotten in our mythologising
James Robins
February 2019
Beast on the Moon review – portrait of a marriage and a massacre
Richard Kalinoski’s deeply touching play is about the fraught relationship between two escapees of the Armenian genocide living in 1920s Milwaukee
April 2018
'We took down a powerful man': Armenians mark victory and genocide
Euphoria fades towards reflection about 1915 and the future a day after protests forced Serzh Sargsyan from office
January 2018
Elif Shafak: ‘Nations don’t always learn from history’
When The Bastard of Istanbul was published in Turkey in 2006, the author was accused of insulting her homeland. Sadly, things have been getting worse since then …
April 2017
The Promise review – sugaring the savage story of the Armenian genocide
Sickly cinematography and romance add unnecessary schmaltz to this Oscar Isaac-led historical drama
July 2016
My best shot
Antoine Agoudjian's best photograph: an Armenian man dances for his lost son
‘Tears streamed down his face. He told me his son had died – his pride and joy – and that I looked just like him. I asked if he would dance for me’
June 2016
‘Mentality of the Crusades’: Turkey and Pope Francis in row over Armenian genocide
German parliament condemns threats to MPs after Armenian vote
Brief letters
Churchill’s frown is strangely familiar
Why are German Turks demonstrating against their government? – video
