Holocaust Marks 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation

January 27, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau by the Soviet army, a pivotal moment in Holocaust history. Harrowing photographs from the liberation reveal the horrific conditions survivors faced, with around 7,000 individuals found on the brink of death among piles of corpses. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the importance of remembering the six million Jews exterminated by the Nazis and called for a collective struggle against anti-Semitism and racism. Personal testimonies from survivors, such as Renee Salt and Ivor Perl, recount their traumatic experiences in the camp, highlighting the brutality of their treatment and the loss of loved ones. These reflections underscore the ongoing responsibility to educate future generations about the Holocaust to prevent such atrocities from happening again. The commemoration serves as a reminder of both the horrors of the past and the continued fight against intolerance today.