Tuesday marks 70 years since the Soviet Army liberated the Auschwitz concentration camp complex in 1945. A decade ago, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution that designated the anniversary of that day as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Around 300 survivors participated in a commemoration ceremony at the site of the former death camp with officials, while leaders in cities around the world marked the day with speeches and ceremonies, including in Paris, Kiev and Moscow. A U.N. ceremony planned for Tuesday morning in New York City was canceled due to inclement weather.
“Recalling also the preamble of the …read more
Source: Newsweek
