The Armenian genocide occurred during World War I; as a result, the Ottoman Turkey used the time period to their advantage. The Ottoman Empire insisted it was not their intention to slaughter the Armenians as it was a necessary "war measure". There were rumors that the Armenians sided with the Russians, who are Christians, during World War I. The Russians had reportedly promised the Armenians a homeland, which the Turks used as an excuse to kill Armenians. Additionally, the Turks claimed the Armenians killed Turks as well which is an obvious denial tactic, and perhaps the most insulting, in which it is to blame the victims. It is true that at one point the Armenians fought back successfully; however, self-defense cannot equate to murder. Bare in mind, the Armenians were killed by their own government. (The Armenian Genocide and Turkey's Attempt to Deny It).
Turkey's plan of denial symbolizes a time-waster. Turkey continues to obstruct the establishment of commemorative monuments by Armenian migration communities. It also habitually deceives Turkish citizens by raising untrue worries and allegations of atrocities committed by Armenians. Turkey has also improved the reputation of the Young Turk criminals by giving them postmortem honors and reburials. The nation has a continuous policy of methodically removing the record of an Armenian existence in Turkey. Despite the 3,000 year presence, there is no archeological site in Turkey permitted designation as historically Armenian. Armenian buildings, fluctuating from thousand year old churches to complete antique cities, have been exposed to deliberate vandalism and some to complete destruction. Ottoman Turkey victimized and destroyed the Armenian population whereas Republican Turkey systematically removed physical archives of a civilization with the purpose of tarnishing even its existence. (Frequently Asked Questions: Denial).
As of today, there is a wide consent among the scientific community that the event is considered a genocide although Turkey continues to deny it.
