Khojaly genocide victims commemorated in UAE

Azerbaijani society, functioning in the UAE, held a commemoration ceremony dedicated to the 19th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide. Representatives of different peoples - Arabs, Turks, Europeans, and other members of the diasporas were informed that the atrocities committed by the Armenians 19 years ago in Khojaly are a continuation of two-centuries gradual policy of genocide committed by the Armenians against the Azerbaijani people, the press service of the State Committee on Diaspora reported.

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. 8 families were slaughtered, 130 children lost one parent, and 25 lost both. Additionally, 1,275 peaceful residents were taken hostage, while the fate of 150 remains unknown.


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