Every year on April 24, Armenians around the world commemorate the genocide in which, starting in 1915, the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire was systematically destroyed and displaced. It is one of the best-documented genocides in modern history. Evidence of the atrocities can also be found in the files of the German Foreign Office, for the German Empire – an ally of Turkey in the First World War – had sent military advisers to support it, who were involved in the decisions of the Turkish rulers. (…)

The panel will discuss the patterns that link these atrocities across time and geography, as well as the consequences of denial and impunity. How do arms sales, geopolitical alliances, and energy interests determine which lives are protected and which are ignored? And what obligations does Germany have, stemming from its historical entanglements, beyond mere acknowledgment?

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Israels attack on Gaza after the October 7, 2023 assault, and the aggressive occupation of the West Bank have reignited the debate on boycotting the country. While the idea of sanctioning Israel initially faced much criticism in the West, this has changed in the face of accusations of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. Today, more than ever, governments and civil societies around the world are considering the possibility of using sanctions and boycotts as a means of pressure. (…)

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Lecture and Discussion with Ilan Pappe

Der Beitrag Has Germany forgotten Palestine? erschien zuerst auf publicsolidarity.