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National Holocaust Memorial Day
27/01/2009
We must remember the millions who died, suffered, and continue to suffer, as a result of the Holocaust, the First Minister said today on National Holocaust Memorial Day.
First Minister Alex Salmond said:
"National Holocaust Memorial Day plays a very significant role in ensuring that the suffering and inhumanity of the Holocaust is never forgotten. An awareness and understanding of this appalling period is crucial in preventing such barbarity from occurring again. We must remember the millions who died, suffered, and continue to suffer, as a result of the Holocaust.
"We must never forget the misery that this horrific period of modern history brought to many groups, particularly the Jewish community. We must also remember those affected by more recent acts of genocide in countries such as Bosnia or Rwanda, which left hundreds of thousands dead, and the international community must do everything in its power to prevent such tragedies from happening in the future.
"Only through remembering and reflecting on such hateful acts against humanity can we work to tackle discrimination, prevent genocide and achieve a more peaceful world."