Anniversary of 20 January tragedy commemorated in Kazakhstan
Baku, January 21 (AZERTAC). Azerbaijan`s consulate general to Kazakhstan has organized a commemoration event to mark the 21st anniversary of Bloody January tragedy.
The event brought together members of Azerbaijani Diaspora in Aktau, scientists, veterans of war and journalists.
Consul general Rashad Mammadov briefed on history of the bloody tragedy and brave sons, who died for independence and territorial integrity of the country. He said over the night from January 19 to 20 military units of the former Soviet Union stormed Baku without warning and committed terrible massacre against innocent people.
The participants familiarized themselves with photo exhibition and watched a documentary on the Bloody January.
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