Exhibition on Khojaly tragedy opens in Baku
An exhibition "Khojaly tragedy through young artists` eyes" opened at the "LN Art Centre" in Baku, AzerTag state news agency reported.
The three-day exhibition was organized with the financial support of the Youth Fund under the President of Azerbaijan Republic.
The works by 15 young artists are demonstrated at the event. Diplomas were presented to the artists by the "Artscouncil Azerbaijan" organization.
The Khojaly massacre is one of the most heinous and bloodiest events of the 20th century. Late into the night of February 25, 1992, the town of Khojaly came under intense fire from the town of Khankendi and Askeran already occupied by Armenian armed forces. 613 civilians, including 106 women, 70 elderly, and 83 children were killed, and a total of 1,000 civilians were disabled. Moreover, 1,275 innocent people were taken hostage.
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