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1. Armenian Genocide

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   Historical Background and Precursors
   The Armenian population resided primarily in the eastern provinces of the Ottoman Empire, often referred to as Western Armenia. Throughout the late 19th century, growing ethno-nationalist sentiments within the Empire, coupled with increasing Russian influence in the Caucasus, created significant tension between the Armenian minority and the ruling Committee of Union and Progress (CUP) (the Young Turks).
   Earlier massacres, such as the [Hamidian massacres](/entries/ham…