Traditional torch procession in the memory of the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Turkey took place in Tbilisi, Georgian April 23. The procession concluded their route at the Embassy of Turkey in Georgia, where the participants expressed their protest against the Turkish gag rule on the issue of the Armenian Genocide.

The event was initiated and organized by the "Armenian Community of Georgia" non-government organization. The "Armenian Cooperation Centre of Georgia", "Armenian Student's Union of Georgia", "Armenian Youth Association of Georgia", and the "Armenian Pupils' Union of Georgia" joined the torch procession. Other Armenian organizations also joined the protest rally at the Embassy of Turkey.

Around 100 people were present at the event. Making end to the Turkish Genocide denial policy was the protestors' main demand.

A peaceful protest rally, demanding recognition of the Armenian Genocide, will be held at the Turkish Embassy in Georgia on April 24, at 14:00.

Armenian Community of Georgia Press Service