Egyptian state TV channel broadcasts documentary on Black January
Amman, January 28 (AZERTAC). Egyptian “Cairo 3” state TV channel has broadcast a documentary on the occasion of the 24th anniversary of the 20 January tragedy.
The film highlights the events that happened on January 20, 1990 when the Soviet troops stormed Baku to commit a massacre against civilian Azerbaijanis, who took to the streets to defend their independence and territorial integrity.
The bloody action, incited by Armenians, executed by the Soviet troops failed to crush the Azerbaijani people’s will and aspiration to freedom. The film successfully demonstrates how Azerbaijan’s struggle for its self-determination and sovereignty, lead to success in 1991.
The film points to Armenia’s territorial claims against Azerbaijan starting from 1980s, which later resulted in an open violence.
The documentary stresses that Azerbaijani people suffered political and economic hardships through the war with Armenia, which resulted in the occupation of 20 percent of their lands.
It also highlights reforms carried out by the Azerbaijani government, saying they ensured the country`s rapid development and helped it become a reliable partner on an international scale.
The film is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snh4VIMFrh0&feature=em-upload_owner
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