article_snippet.sent: Their minders say the timing has nothing to do with the timing, but the Kardashians' arrival comes as the nation counts down to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on April 24 which honours up 1.5 million people were killed by the Ottomans between 1915 and 1917.
article_snippet.sent: Turkey dispute the figures - Turkey dispute the figures claim 300,000 to 500,000 Armenians died during a civil uprising against the Ottomans - but Armenians have fought for international recognition of the tragedy for decades.
article_snippet.sent: But the memory of those whose lives were taken are very much honoured in Turkey and throughout Turkey.
article_snippet.sent: Who took up arms to help their husbands in their clashes with Turkish troops and Kurdish irregulars.
article_snippet.sent: While there said to be more Armenians living abroad than in the country itself, due to millions who fled the alleged genocide, local culture has been diligently preserved.
article_snippet.sent: The group has met with the nation's prime minister Hovik Abrahamyan, who praised The group contribution to 'international recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide.'
article_snippet.sent: Parliament speaker Galust Saakian said their visit can only be a good thing. 
highlights_snippet.sent: their visit coincides with the lead-up to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on April 24 .
  