(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, Feb. 23
By Elnur Baghishov – Trend:
A commemoration ceremony on the 30th anniversary of the Khojaly
Genocide was held at the Azerbaijani Embassy in Tehran, Iran on
February 23, 2022, Trend reports.
Speaking at the commemoration ceremony, Azerbaijani Ambassador
to Iran Ali Alizada said that the war, crimes against peace and
humanity, especially the Khojaly Genocide committed by Armenia as
part of its policy of aggression against Azerbaijan are serious
violations of human rights and international law.
According to the ambassador, the national legislatures of 17
countries, as well as 23 US states have adopted resolutions and
decisions condemning the genocide of civilians in Khojaly, calling
it a crime against humanity.
“At the same time, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
and the Cooperation Council of Turkic Speaking States adopted
resolutions and statements strongly condemning the Khojaly
genocide,” Alizada added.
During the first Karabakh war, on Feb. 25-26, 1992, the Armenian
Armed Forces, supported by the 366th infantry regiment of Soviet
troops, stationed in Khankendi city, committed an act of genocide
against the population of the Azerbaijani town of Khojaly.
As many as 613 civil residents, including 63 children, 106
women, and 70 old people were killed in the massacre, 1,000 people
were injured, and 1,275 were taken, hostage.
---
Follow the author on Twitter:@BaghishovElnur
MENAFN23022022000187011040ID1103749937
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.