OSWIECIM, Poland — The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops is being marked on Monday at the site of the former death camp, a ceremony that is widely being treated as the last major observance that any notable number of survivors will be able to attend.

Attending politicians were asked not to speak this year, in order to make aging survivors the centre of the observances.{ai:summary}<p>The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops is commemorated in Oswiecim, Poland. This event is seen as a significant occasion, as it may be one of the last major observances that a considerable number of survivors can attend. #history</p>

Auschwitz holds observances on 80th anniversary of death camp’s liberation

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