Survivors of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp gathered to mark the 80th anniversary of its liberation by British troops. The ceremony featured both survivors and representatives from victims' associations, including notable attendees like British deputy prime minister Angela Rayner. Bergen-Belsen was notorious for the suffering of Soviet and Jewish prisoners, with thousands perishing there, including Anne Frank. Survivors shared personal stories underscoring the horror and resilience associated with their experiences during the Holocaust, emphasizing the importance of remembrance.
My father had the number 126,715 on his arm, a symbol not only of brutality, but of perseverance. My mother carried her memories silently, yet they filled our home.
Lola Hassid Angel, 88, described the camp as an abomination that historians will one day refer to as a dark page but which we, as the last survivors, are duty-bound to describe.
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