YEREVAN.- The torch vigil to the Memorial to the Armenian Genocide victims will start in Liberty Square at 6pm on Tuesday.  

Numerous student, youth organizations and NGOs have joined the traditional torchlight procession organized by the youth branch of ARF Dashnaktsutyun.

The participants will mark the 98th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The event will be joined by the regional branches of Youth Foundation of Armenia.

The fact of the Armenian Genocide is recognized by many states. It was first recognized in 1965 by Uruguay. In general, the Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Turkey has already been recognized by 21 countries and 43 out of 50 U.S. states.

Turkey denies accusations of mass killings of Armenians during the First World War and is extremely sensitive to criticism voiced by the western states.