French Assembly's recognition of Assyrian-Chaldean genocide stirs controversy with Turkey

On Monday, the French National Assembly passed a resolution urging the government to formally recognize the mass killings of Assyrian-Chaldeans by Ottoman authorities during 1915-1918 as a genocide. 

This move has sparked significant diplomatic tension between France and Turkey, with the latter vehemently rejecting the claims as "baseless both legally and historically."

The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs quickly responded, dismissing the resolution as "null and void" and criticizing the French parliament's decision as an overstep in authority concerning historical interpretation. The statement issued by the ministry emphasized that parliaments should not judge or interpret historical events, suggesting that the resolution distorts historical events for political purposes.

This development highlights a deep-rooted conflict over historical narratives and the recognition of past atrocities, which remains a sensitive topic in international relations, particularly between Turkey and countries that seek to acknowledge these events as genocide. 

The ongoing debate not only strains diplomatic relations but also sparks discussions about the role of governments in acknowledging and rectifying historical injustices.