Khojaly genocide victims commemorated in Japan
Baku, February 25 (AZERTAC). Azerbaijan`s Embassy to Japan has held an event marking the 21st anniversary of the Khojaly tragedy.
The event, attended by the members of Azerbaijan`s diaspora in Japan, as well as public figures and journalists, started with a one-minute-silence in memory of the Khojaly victims.
Ambassador Gursel Ismayilzade briefed the event participants on the history of the tragedy.
“The Armenian military forces committed genocide in Khojaly on February 26, 1992. Some 613 people were killed, including 63 children, 106 women and 70 old men. A total of 1,000 civilians were disabled during the genocide. Eight families were annihilated, 130 children lost one parent, and 25 lost both. Additionally, 1,275 peaceful residents were taken hostage, while the fate of 150 remains unknown.”
The Ambassador also praised the launch of a petition on the White House website calling for condemnation of the Khojaly tragedy.
He provided an insight into “Justice for Khojaly” International Awareness Campaign initiated by Vice-Chairperson of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva.
The event featured an exhibition and a slide show on the Khojaly tragedy.
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