DAYS OF SORROW
Memory of Khojaly genocide`s victims honored in Dushanbe
Baku, January 27 (AZERTAC). A commemorative event to mark the anniversary of the Khojaly genocide has been held in Azerbaijan`s Embassy in Tajikistan.
The event was attended by representatives of embassies of foreign countries and international organizations, members of the Diaspora organizations and journalists.
Opening the event, ambassador Maharram Aliyev spoke of the Khojaly tragedy, saying it was one of the gravest crimes of the 20th century. The diplomat said 613 civilians were brutally killed during the Khojaly massacre, and the town itself was levelled to the ground.
The ambassador underlined the importance of the Justice for Khojaly international campaign, initiated by General Coordinator of the Islamic Conference Youth Forum, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Leyla Aliyeva.
The event participants were handed over materials about the Khojaly tragedy in Azerbaijani, Russian, English and German languages.
Books, brochures and other information on the Khojaly tragedy were sent to Tajikistan`s Foreign Ministry, embassies, offices of international organizations and media outlets.