A group of young Turkish nationalists attempted to foil a conference organized by the Irkçılığa ve Milliyetçiliğe DurDe (Say no to Racism and Nationalism) initiative in Turkey.

During the conference entitled “Why states do not apologize,” which was held in Istanbul and ahead of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, a group of youth from the Workers’ Party of Turkey—which is led by Armenian Genocide-denying Turkish politician Dogu Perincek—entered the conference hall and began chanting, “Genocide is a lie and a US project!” Marksist.org of Turkey reports.

In response, the conference participants began chanting, “Go out!” and “We are all Hrant [Dink], we are all Armenians!”  

After leaving the conference hall, however, the nationalists went on to chant in front of the building. 

But the conference continued despite the incident.