Black January tragedy commemorated in Kazakhstan
Azerbaijan`s embassy in Kazakhstan jointly with Kazakh
Azerbaijanis Culture Centre have organized a commemoration event to
mark the 25th anniversary of the Bloody January tragedy.
The event brought together members of Azerbaijani Diaspora in
Aktau, scientists, and journalists, AzerTag state news agency
reported.
Shahin Ahmadov, Counselor of the Embassy briefed on history of the
bloody tragedy and brave sons, who died for independence and
territorial integrity of the country.
He said over the night from January 19 to 20 military units of
the former Soviet Union stormed Baku without warning and committed
terrible massacre against innocent people.
Later, the participants familiarized themselves with photo
exhibition and watched a documentary on the Bloody January.
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