The event brought together representatives of various organizations, as well as officials of Azerbaijani Diaspora, journalists, compatriots living in Poland.
The event saw speeches by Chairperson of the Azerbaijani Culture Centre Society Shahla Kazimova, Professor of the History of the Columbia and Warsaw Universities Tadeusz Swietochowski on Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Ambassador Hasan Hasanov briefed the event participants on the history of the tragedy, which claimed the lives of 613 people, including 63 children, 106 women and 70 olds.
“A total of 1,000 civilians were disabled during the genocide committed by the Armenian military forces in the town of Khojaly on February 26, 1992.”
“Eight families were completely 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.”
The event also featured an exhibition on Khojaly massacre.
Khojaly victims commemorated in Poland
01 March 2013
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An event marking the 21st anniversary of the Khojaly tragedy has been held at Warsaw Museum of Independence in Poland.
