Between 1915 and 1923. many Armenians tried to escape to neighboring countries. This wave of persecution began when the Ottoman leaders decided to disarm Armenian members of the military. then Armenian civillans and civic leaders. After that. Ottoman authodties began deporting Armenian leaders who could have formed an effective opposition against this Government plot. Their destination was the Syrian desert. where those on this journey either died or were killed. Once the Ottoman Empire sided with Germany against the Allies in World War I. crimes against the Armenians increased. during which time an estimated 1.5 million Armenians lost their lives.
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