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Turkey Marks Anniversary of Khojaly Massacre


(MENAFN) Türkiye on Thursday marked the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly Massacre, the 1992 mass killing of Azerbaijani civilians by Armenian forces in the town of Khojaly in the Karabakh region, as stated by reports.

In a statement, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said, “We strongly condemn the massacre perpetrated against innocent civilians on 26 February 1992 in the town of Khojaly, located in the Karabakh region of Azerbaijan.”

The ministry added, “The atrocities committed in Khojaly remain a shameful stain on the conscience of humanity. The pain of our 613 brothers and sisters who were brutally killed, as well as those who were wounded, taken captive, and went missing, still weighs heavy on our hearts.”

It concluded by expressing condolences and prayers, stating, “We wish Allah’s mercy upon our brothers and sisters who lost their lives during the Khojaly Massacre, and extend our condolences to the people of Azerbaijan.”

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