Auschwitz survivors and world leaders mark 80 years since Nazi death camp's liberation
The solemn commemoration came amid a worldwide spike in antisemitism and new surveys suggesting basic knowledge of the Holocaust is eroding.
Survivors Mark Auschwitz 80th Liberation Anniversary
The ceremony is widely regarded as the last major observance likely to see a significant number of survivors in attendance.
Auschwitz survivors mark Holocaust Remembrance Day 80 years after liberation
Monday's ceremony in Poland is regarded as the likely last major observance of Auschwitz's liberation that any notable number of survivors will be able to attend, due to their advanced ages.
Survivors at centre of ceremony to mark Auschwitz 80th anniversary
Polish President Andrzej Duda remembered the victims of the Nazis at the Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial site, as commemorations got under way on Monday to mark 80 years since the death camp was liberated towards the end of World War II.
World leaders to join commemorations marking 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
World leaders will be in Poland Monday to mark Holocaust Memorial Day and the 80thanniversary of the liberation of Nazi Germany’s Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
Auschwitz Survivors Mark 80th Anniversary of Liberation From Nazi Death Camp
In all, the Nazi regime murdered 6 million Jews from all over Europe, annihilating two-thirds of Europe’s Jews and one-third of all Jews worldwide. In 2005, the United Nations designated Jan. 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Survivors warn of antisemitism, extremism at Auschwitz ceremony
Auschwitz survivors warned of the dangers of rising antisemitism on Monday, as they marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi German death camp by Soviet troops in one of the last such gatherings of those who experienced its horrors.
Auschwitz survivors pay tribute on anniversary of camp's liberation
Auschwitz survivors pay tribute to those who died at the camp on the 80th anniversary of its liberation:::: Oswiecim, PolandThe anniversary at the site of the camp on Monday, which Nazi Germany set up in occupied Poland during World War Two,
Holocaust survivors gather on 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
Holocaust survivors, world leaders and royalty have gathered at Auschwitz for a solemn ceremony marking 80 years since its liberation.
Holocaust Memorial Day: Auschwitz on 80th anniversary of liberation
General views of the former Nazi death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau on the 80th anniversary of its liberation. Heads of state and world leaders will gather at the site later to remember those who perished at the hands of the Nazi regime.
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