First of all, i want to clarify that there had never been such big Armenia, or Kurdistan(in fact, there is no such country called 'Kurdistan', but it seems there will be one in near future.) in my opinion, you have to see
the map of Ottoman Empire (it's not the exact map, but will give the idea of how wide area, the Empire had. i did not put it here, due to the map given above.).
In my humble opinion, "deportation" is what had done to Armenians. Rebellion against government (rebellion of pontos Greeks, Armenians, Kurds Arabs-UK provoked them-, and others). Armenian gangs was attacking Ottoman villages, coordinating Russia (to send informers in the Empire) As a result, Ottoman Government decided to send them, in order not to create further problems. Many people, both Turks and Armenians died during the "deportation".
Turkey opened their
government archives about Armenian deportation; unfortunately, (due to lack of interest on this subject-among Turkish people-,) the documents were not translated to English, or another language. I can hardly translate some titles for you.
-Reasons of Deportation and Precautions
-Beginning of Deportation
-The Areas that the Deportation order executed
-The Places where Armenians Sent from&to
-Armenians who have not been sentenced to Deportation
-Problems During Deportation
-Fund for Deportation
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