Northern California marks Khojaly massacre anniversary
Baku, February 23 (AZERTAC). A commemorative ceremony on the occasion of the 19th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide organized by the Northern California Azerbaijan Culture Center, Northern Azerbaijan Cultural Society of America and the Consulate General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles was held in Northern California.
Members of the Azerbaijani Diaspora informed the participants about Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Khojaly massacre.
Speakers at the event expressed their regret the international community and organizations have not yet given political and legal assessment to this crime.
The event featured documentary on atrocities committed by Armenians in the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan, photo-exhibition and printing materials on Khojaly genocide, Azerbaijan-Armenia, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
The Armenian military forces committed genocide in Khojaly on Feb. 26, 1992. More than 600 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.
Western governments and the western media refer to it as the Khojaly Massacre or Khojaly Tragedy.
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