LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Latest on an annual Los Angeles march commemorating the deaths of about 1.5 million Armenians under the Ottoman Empire (all times local):
2:15 p.m.
Thousands of people are marching in annual Los Angeles demonstrations commemorating the deaths of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians under the Ottoman Empire.
Demonstrators are waving Armenian and American flags on Tuesday and carrying signs that read “1915 never again” and “Turkish denial must end.” They aree headed toward the Turkish Consulate.
The marchers are demanding that the 1.5 million deaths starting in 1915 be recognized as genocide.
Marie Keshishian, an 18-year-old who lost all four of her great-great grandparents in the genocide, says she’s marching to honor her ancestors.
Reality TV star Kim Kardahsian West, an Armenian-American, tweeted that it’s “inspiring to see all Armenians united in peaceful protests making a difference.”
Turkey denies the killings were genocide and contends those who died were victims of civil war and unrest.
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11:10 a.m.
Thousands of people are taking part in annual Los Angeles marches commemorating the deaths of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians under the Ottoman Empire.
The demonstrations on Tuesday come just hours after Armenian Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan resigned following 10 days of massive anti-government protests in that country.
Marchers in Los Angeles are demanding that the 1.5 million deaths starting in 1915 be recognized as genocide. A separate protest is planned outside the Turkish Consulate in Los Angeles.
Turkey denies the killings were genocide and contends those who died were victims of civil war and unrest.
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