The perpetrators of the Armenian Genocide were the Ottoman Empire, whose descendants are the modern Turkish Republic, famous songwriter and musician Serj Tankian said in an interview with Alternative Press.

“On top of our grandparents’ bones in the desert in Syria are the new bones of the Yazidis, Syrians and others being murdered by ISIS. It’s more than just irony—it’s fucking political reality. It’s basically saying we haven’t stopped genocide from occurring in the world,” he said.

Taknian believes that there is no multilateral action from the world powers to prevent genocides. “That’s why it’s still happening,” he said.

“ In terms of the Armenian Genocide, I think most people would agree that a hundred years is enough waiting for a country to recognize their own historical ills,” Tankian added.

“It’s time to move more toward justice, in terms of restitution, reparation, prevention. People will ask, “Well, if Turkey recognizes the Armenian Genocide, won’t you be happy?” Imagine running after a dude who killed your family and burned down your house, for a hundred years, and finally they turn around and say, “Alright dude, fuck it, I’m sorry.” We need justice. We need a court of law. That’s what should happen with nations who have committed genocide, as it was correctly done in the Nuremberg Trials.  “