KHOJALY GENOCIDE VICTIMS TO BE COMMEMORATED IN USA

19.02.2008 [21:14]
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The 16th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide will be marked in several cities in the United States of America.

On February 22, representatives of the Azerbaijani Diaspora will hold a protest rally in front of the Azerbaijan Embassy in Washington DC, a spokesman to the State Committee on Work with Azerbaijanis Living Abroad announced.

He said the American Azerbaijan Association, Federation of Turkish-American Associations, Turkish-American Students` Association, American Azerbaijanis and Azerbaijani-American Council will co-organize a seminar entitled Khojaly Ruined City at the New York Turkish Center on February 23. On the same day, victims of the tragedy will be remembered by the Azerbaijani Community in Houston.

On February 24, Consulate General of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Los-Angeles in association with American-Azerbaijan Association will host a ceremony to pay tribute to the Khojaly victims.

On February 26, Azerbaijan Diaspora organizations will organize a two-hour protest action in front of the building of Armenia`s permanent representation to the United Nations, while the American Azerbaijani Association together with Azeris Network organization will host a commemorative ceremony at the George Washington University.

KHOJALY GENOCIDE VICTIMS TO BE COMMEMORATED IN USA

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