The Italian city of Ravenna has recognized the Armenian Genocide.
The Resolution unanimously adopted by the Ravenna City Council notes that “taking into consideration an application of the Armenian union in Italy and taking note of the fact that the tragedy of Armenians has been recognized as genocide by a UN Human Rights Subcommittee, the European Commission, the Italian Chamber of Deputies and Pope Francis, the Ravenna City Council recognizes the Armenian Genocide and expressed its sympathy to the Armenian people on the 100th anniversary of the massacre.”
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