Over 1.1 million people were murdered at Auschwitz, including nearly a million Jews. On the day of liberation 80 years ago, only 7,000 were saved.
The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops is being observed at the site of the former Nazi death camp.
Around 50 survivors of the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz gathered together for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the camp.
Auschwitz survivors were being joined by world leaders on Monday to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi German death camp by Soviet troops, one of the last such gatherings of those who experienced its horrors.
About 50 survivors are joining King Charles and world leaders for commemorations including a service and speeches.
At Auschwitz, the Germans left behind barracks and watchtowers, the remains of gas chambers and the hair and personal belongings of people killed there. The “Arbeit macht frei” (work will set you free) gate is recognized the world over.
In June, the first performances of a new opera-ballet, “The Orchestras of Auschwitz,” will be performed at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London. The score includes some of Geyer’s discoveries, which will be performed by Constella Music and choreographed by Claudia Schreier, choreographer in residence of Atlanta Ballet.
About 50 survivors are joining King Charles and world leaders for commemorations including a service and speeches.
Survivors of a notorious Nazi death camp have warned a global rise in antisemitism was laying fertile ground for another Holocaust, as world leaders gathered to mark 80 years since Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated by the Soviet Army.
Eighty years after the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp, the 89-year-old Ziegler said Monday the rising tide of "hatred" around the world makes her fear that history might be ready to repeat itself. "I'm afraid that it can happen again. For my children, for my grandchildren," she said. "I was lucky enough to survive."
The Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated 80 years ago today. The victims were commemorated at a large memorial ceremony — survivors were also on hand to speak and give testimony of the horrors they experienced.