If deportation wasn't the intended result of relocating the armenianswhat was?

The intended result of relocating Armenians during the early 20th century, particularly during World War I, was to eliminate their presence in certain areas of the Ottoman Empire, often under the guise of military necessity. This relocation aimed to suppress potential nationalist movements and prevent collaboration with enemy forces. The policy was framed as a temporary measure, but it ultimately led to widespread suffering and loss of life, which many historians now classify as genocide. The overarching goal was to reshape the demographic landscape of the region in favor of the Turkish population.