Istanbul Governor Bans Public Armenian Genocide Remembrance Event

The Istanbul Governor’s Office has announced a ban on a public remembrance event for the victims of the Armenian Genocide, the Bianet Turkish news agency reported.

Organized by the April 24 Commemoration Platform, the event was scheduled to take place in the Kadikoy district on April 24.

This decision marks the continuation of a policy from previous years, where similar applications by the platform were denied.

The ban has been criticized by various human rights organizations, including the Human Rights Association (İHD), which has been vocal in its efforts to commemorate the genocide annually.

Despite the prohibition, the İHD’s Committee Against Racism and Discrimination plans to hold a press briefing, titled “Recognize, Apologize, Compensate,” at their headquarters in Taksim, Turkey on the same day.

Additionally, a forum discussing the necessity of confronting genocide, titled “Genocide: Why is confrontation a necessity?” will be held on April 23 by the “Stop Racism and Nationalism” initiative at Nostalji Cafe in Sisli.