Colombia expresses solidarity with Azerbaijani people over “Black January”
By Nazrin Gadimova
The Colombian Foreign Ministry has sent a note expressing solidarity with the Azerbaijani people in connection with the January 20 tragedy, the Azerbaijani Embassy in Mexico and Colombia reported.
The Foreign Ministry said that in connection with the events committed by Soviet troops in Azerbaijan on January 20, 1990 and which were recognized as the 'Black January' tragedy, Colombia expresses solidarity with the people of Azerbaijan and recognizes the Azerbaijani people's struggle for sovereignty which was successfully accomplished in 1991.
The 20th of January, 1990 is marked in the modern history of Azerbaijan as one of the most tragic days of the country, and at the same time as a heroic page.
That terrible day elevated the country's brave sons and daughters, who died while defending their freedom, honor and dignity, to martyrdom.
According to official data from the General Prosecutor's Office, 133 people were killed, 611 wounded, 841 illegally arrested and five went missing as a result of the intrusion of troops into Baku and other regions of the republic.
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