Locarno. – Seyfo Center, The Assyrian Genocide Research Center will be holding another commemoration with a monument dedicated to the martyrs of the Assyrian genocide, which will be erected on June 18, 2016, at 11:00 AM, in Parco Della Pace, Locarno Switzerland. 101 black balloons that symbolize the 101 years Anniversary of the Assyrian genocide of 1915, shall be released in their honor. Swiss politicians, as well as representatives of the Assyrian organizations, will hold speeches. Today we witness again …
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In order to raise awareness about the Assyrian genocide, two years ago, the Assyro- Chaldéens Associations created a committee together with churches in France. Beside the creation of the said committee, a successful conference with regard to the Assyrian genocide was held in the French Parliament last year. This committee was able to arrange many other lectures and photo exhibitions. The good work is still ongoing. There will be a huge ceremony in memory of the Assyrian Genocide in Sarcelles, …
The genocide of Assyrian Christians in Iraq continues in Syria. ISIS attacked 35 Assyrian villages in northeast Syria in the Hassaka province. At least 9 Assyrians fighters were killed defending their villages. Up to 373 Assyrians were captured. 3000 Assyrians fled from their villages and are now in shelters in Hasaka and Qamishli. …
