MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEMORY OF JANUARY 20 SHAHIDS
Baku, January 20 (AZERTAC). A state-wide moment of silence to remember victims of the January 20, 1990 tragedy was held today at 12:00 (local time) in Azerbaijan.
Cars, ships and trains sounded sirens throughout the country to mark the 19th anniversary of the massacre.
In accordance with a plan of action prepared on the occasion, commemorative events were arranged in all districts, cities and towns of the country.
Hundreds of thousands of Baku residents, as well as representatives of the diplomatic corps visited the Alley of Martyrs to commemorate the heroic sons and daughters of Azerbaijan, and lay scarlet carnations at their tombs.
May Allah rest their souls in peace!
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