The Council of the District of Columbia in the US has adopted a resolution affirming the Armenian Genocide. This was reported by Armenpress, noting that with this resolution the Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the Armenian Genocide and commemorates the 104th anniversary of the Genocide.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of educating the residents of the District of Columbia about the Armenian Genocide. The Armenian Assembly of America has welcomed the adoption of such a resolution by the Council of the District of Columbia. The Armenian Assembly of America particularly welcomed the fact that the resolution highlights raising awareness among the district’s population through education.
