Feted as honoured guests in the place where once they were reviled inmates, even together they filled just a few rows. Present were the crowned and uncrowned heads of Europe, kings and princes, presidents and prime ministers. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Marian Turski delivers a speech during the ceremonies. After the Shoah, Turski said, “The 11th commandment is: thou shalt not be indifferent.”This was no mere platitude, no mere parroting of “never again” banalities. “Do not be indifferent when any minority is discriminated against,” he said, making clear that he included eastern Europe in this injunction.

Source: The Guardian January 27, 2020 19:45 UTC