AZERBAIJAN EMBASSY TO TURKMENISTAN MARKS 17th ANNIVERSARY OF KHOJALY GENOCIDE
Azerbaijan embassy in Ashgabat has organized a commemorative event on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of Khojaly genocide. The ceremony started with the performance of Azerbaijan`s anthem which followed with the observance of a minute of silence.
Ambassador Elkhan Huseynov spoke of the tragedy`s details, saying “on this day in 1992 the Armenian invaders attacked Khojaly, killing hundreds of civilians, with most bodies brutally mutilated.” He expressed regret over the fact “the international community has not yet given a legal assessment to the genocide”.
Other speakers echoed the Ambassador`s remarks, calling the world community and international organizations to express unbiased position on the Khojaly genocide and Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Azerbaijan Ombudswoman’s statement on the 17th anniversary of Khojaly genocide was read out during the event.
The participants also viewed a photo stand featuring terrible moments of the tragedy, and saw relevant documentaries.
The embassy distributed Heydar Aliyev Foundation-made books and CDs about the Khojaly genocide among the participants of the commemorative event.
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