Legacy of Treaty of Lausanne: Lingering Pain for Some, a Century Later
The Treaty of Lausanne, which established modern Turkey, is still a source of pain for some, including Kurds and Armenians, who had hoped for autonomous regions and justice for Ottoman-era crimes. An exhibition called "Borders" at the Historical Museum in Lausanne explores the significance of the treaty 100 years after its signing. While Turkey's President Erdogan praised elements of the treaty, voices of discontent highlight the negation of Kurdish rights and the denial of the Armenian genocide. The exchange of ethnic Greeks and Turks is now seen as a regrettable outcome.