What a great shame and what a great pain it is for humanity that even in the 21st century, an unjust, unlawful, imposing slander that poses an obstacle to the Muslim Turkish nation persists in the world public opinion.
For 600 years, Armenians lived as equal citizens in the lands of the Ottoman Empire, without interference in their religion, language, traditions and customs, and with their rights and laws respected; Because they lived so harmoniously and peacefully within the Ottoman Empire, they were called the Milleti Sadıka (loyal nation).
Many ethnic groups living in these lands were given administrative positions in government offices, and doctors, artists, translators, and musicians were recruited into the administrative staff. No discrimination was made among individuals in this state. However, the Armenians living peacefully in Ottoman lands had other plans among themselves. With the idea of greater tolerance and objection, they disregarded the rights granted t Show More