Biden becomes first US president to recognise Armenian genocide

Joe Biden in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 31 March. Turkey’s status as a Nato member and longtime regional ally has prevented US presidents from making a formal designation. Photograph: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images

Joe Biden in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on 31 March. Turkey’s status as a Nato member and longtime regional ally has prevented US presidents from making a formal designation. Photograph: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images

source https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/apr/24/joe-biden-armenian-genocide-recognition