The Armenian Genocide began in 1915, when the Ottoman government ordered the arrest and execution of Armenian leaders and intellectuals. This was followed by the massacres of Armenians in villages and cities throughout the empire. In many cases, the Armenians were rounded up and taken to concentration camps, where they were subjected to torture and starvation. Many Armenians were also deported to remote areas of the desert, where they died of exposure and starvation.
The Armenian Genocide was finally halted in 1918, with the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War I. However, the damage had already been done. The Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire had been decimated, and the survivors were scattered and traumatized.
The Armenian Genocide is recognized as one of the first genocides of the 20th century. It has been condemned by the international community, and many countries have passed laws criminalizing the denial of the Armenian Genocide. However, the Turkish government continues to deny that the Armenian Genocide occurred, and it has refused to provide compensation to the survivors.