DAYS OF SORROW
Azerbaijan's representation in Tunisia commemorate Khojaly victims
Baku, March 1 (AZERTAC). An event to commemorate the memory of Khojaly tragedy’s victims has been held in the Azerbaijan’s representation in Tunisia. The event brought together Azerbaijani citizens living in Tunisia, representatives of diplomatic corps of countries, Turkish community public figures, Turkish correspondents of “Ash-Shurug” and “La-Press” organizations, as well as the members of Diaspora organizations and journalists.
The event started with a one-minute-silence in memory of the Khojaly victims.
Azerbaijani Charge d'Affaires in Tunis Mubariz Imanzade briefed the event participants on the Khojaly massacre committed by Armenian armed forces.
He said that on the night of 25-26 February 1992, the Armenian armed forces, with participation of the Khankendi-based 366th motorized infantry regiment, attacked and ruined, in one night, the town of Khojaly, which had been encircled during months.
After the national leader Heydar Aliyev initiative, the political and legal assessment was given to the Khojaly tragedy, and February 26 was declared the Day of the Khojaly Genocide.
This mission is continued by Ilham Aliyev, the worthy successor of the Heydar Aliyev policy.
Imanzade also stressed that this massacre is strongly condemned in many countries.
“Azerbaijanis will never forget Khojaly Massacre”, added the Charge d'Affaires.
A documentary film on Khojaly was demonstrated at the event.
The event participants were handed over brochures, books on the Khojaly.
The article on Khojaly genocide was published in Ash-Shurug newspaper.
The publication says genocide in Khojaly can not be compared to any other tragedy in the world. Khojaly genocide victims are commemorated every year in Azerbaijan and other countries with deep mourning.