Latvia observed its annual Commemoration Day on June 14th, remembering the victims of communist genocide. The day specifically marks the mass deportations carried out by the Soviet regime in June 1941. These deportations saw thousands of Latvian citizens forcibly removed from their homes and sent to remote areas of the Soviet Union. The events of June 14, 1941, represent a particularly dark chapter in Latvian history, causing immense suffering and loss. Commemorations took place nationwide, honoring the memory of those deported and those who died as a result of the Soviet repression. The annual remembrance serves as a solemn occasion for reflection and a reaffirmation of Latvia’s commitment to preserving historical memory. The date is consistently observed to ensure the tragedy is not forgotten.