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President Biden recognizes the Armenian Genocide

On Saturday President Biden took the historic step to put the United States on record as the latest nation to formally recognize and condemn the Armenian Genocide, joining with the US Senate and House of Representatives, 49 US states, and a dozen NATO allies. Aram Hamparian, the Executive Director of the Armenian National Committee of America, joins The Greek Current to talk about the significance of President Biden’s statement, what it means for Armenians around the world, and what comes next on the march for justice.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Statement by President Joe Biden on Armenian Remembrance Day

Why Biden’s Armenian Genocide Declaration Really Is a Big Deal

Turkey puts 108 Kurdish politicians on trial over 2014 Kobani protests

Lawyers walk out of Turkish court at pro-Kurdish party members' trial

UN faces tough task to get Cyprus peace talks restarted

President: Geneva talks signal crucial moment for Cyprus

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