Uruguay who was the first to recognize the Armenian Genocide participated in the commemoration ceremony dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Genocide on highest level. The president of Uruguay Tabaré Vázquez, ex-president José Mujica.
"The Armenian Genocide is the worst type of decay of mankind, the most dreadful step" said vice president Sendic. The participants criticized Turkey's denial policy and stressed the necessity of international recognition of the crime.
At the beginning of the "Olympique" de Marseille versus "Lorient" match the fans of the home team honored the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide.
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