scholar michael, German Historian
Germany, as Turkey’s ally in the First World War, bears a special responsibility for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
German historian and scholar Michael Hesemann, who has authored the book titled Genocide against the Armenians, told the above-said to Armenian News-NEWS.am.
In his words, Germany likewise has darkened the chapters of its history by committing the Holocaust. Nonetheless, as per Hesemann, it found the strength to accept and acknowledge what it had done, and pay compensation to the Jews. According to the German historian, this example should demonstrate to Turkey how the Armenian Genocide issue can be resolved.
“We need to urge Turkey to acknowledge what happened and accept its consequences by apologizing to all Christians; if someone asks for forgiveness, he can be forgiven,” noted the scholar. “On the other hand, today’s Germany does not do what it should have really done. The politicians in [German Chancellor] Angela Merkel’s camp are not in a hurry to recognize the Armenian Genocide, in fear of losing the support of the Turks in Germany. But instead, many [German] officials openly call the genocide a genocide.”