Khojaly genocide to be commemorated in the Hague

Baku, February 17 (AZERTAC). Representatives of the Azerbaijani and Turkish diasporas in the Netherlands will organize a commemorative event marking the 21st anniversary of the Khojaly genocide in the Hague. 

The event, to be arranged by the Association of Dutch friends of Azerbaijan, Union of Azerbaijani Women of the Netherlands Ana Vatan, the Netherlands-Azerbaijan-Turkey Cultural Center, Istiglal Party of Northern Azerbaijanis, and Society of the Azerbaijani Youth of the Netherlands, will take place near a Khojaly monument on February 24. Dutch state and government officials, as well as local and Turkish journalists will attend the event.

On February 26, a rally will be organized in the Hague, during which participants will walk from the Peace Palace to the Embassy of Armenia.

The event will also see diaspora activists distribute brochures on the Khojaly tragedy among local residents.