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33 years ago, on February 27-29, 1988, the pre-planned massacre of Armenians was carried out in the city of Sumgait (Azerbaijan) with the encouragement of the Azerbaijani authorities and the permission of law enforcement bodies.

13:49 • 27.02.21 The parliamnetary groups of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) have issued a call upon the international community for recognizing and condemning the 1988 Armenian pogrom in Sumgait and the Azerbaijani authorities’ policy of Armenophobia. In a statement released on the 33rd anniversary of the tragic events, the lawmakers of Artsakh Democratic Party, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation-Dashnaksutyun (ARF-D), Justice, United Fatherland and Free Fatherland parties cited also the sec...

26 Feb in 9:10 Recently, there were allegations in the Russian media outlets that the first Karabakh war allegedly began with the events in Sumgait, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan to Moscow Polad Bulbul oglu said, speaking at an event dedicated to the 29th anniversary of the Khojaly tragedy held at the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center. According to the diplomat, the first blood was shed not in Sumgait, it happened much earlier: "Back in February 1988, two young Az...

02/26/2021 Azerbaijan (International Christian Concern) –  Today marks the 33 rd anniversary of the Sumgait pogrom that took place against ethnic Armenian Christians. In late February 1988, Azerbaijanis attacked Armenians living in Sumgait, Azerbaijan, resulting in many deaths, looting, burnings of cars, and rioting. Pogroms and other acts of violence resulted in the near erasure of Armenians from Azerbaijan. Now 33 years later, the violence and targeting of Armenians continue. Through the ...

Jumped from the 20th floor It all started when 20-year-old Sevil Atakishieva died, throwing herself out of the window of an apartment on the 20th floor of a tower block. The news blew up social media: Sevil had been an active Facebook user and was friends with many young activists in Azerbaijan. Sevil Atakishiyeva Overnight, Sevil’s social media comments were brought to light. In them, she complained about pressure from her parents and hinted at a possible suicide. The father of the deceased ...

Behind the news Fear and fervour fuel conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan WhatsApp There is a certain mood in Azerbaijan these days. My first taste of it came on a recent flight from Istanbul to Baku. As the Azerbaijan Airlines plane prepared for take-off, the pilot made an announcement to thunderous applause from the cabin. A neighbour translated his words: “Our armed forces have liberated the city of Zengilan. Glory to our army. Glory to our president and commander-in-chief.” Landing ...

The statement reads as follows: “The Artsakh National-Liberation Struggle is one of the most important pages in the history of the Armenian people. The Karabakh Movement was a struggle for historical justice, for the preservation of national identity and dignity, for civil rights and universal values, for living and creating freely in the historical homeland. In response to the democratic, peaceful, and legitimate expression of will by the Armenians of Artsakh, Azerbaijan tried to intimidate ...

Load more 2021-02-20 12:20:00 The following was released by the Artsakh Foreign Ministry. The Artsakh National-Liberation Struggle is one of the most important pages in the history of the Armenian people. The Karabakh Movement was a struggle for historical justice, for the preservation of national identity and dignity, for civil rights and universal values, for living and creating freely in the historical homeland.   In response to the democratic, peaceful, and legitimate expression of will by...

Despite all disasters, Artsakh is standing – Foreign Ministry The Foreign Ministry of Artsakh released a statement on the Artsakh Revival Day marked on February 20. The statement reads:  "The Artsakh National-Liberation Struggle is one of the most important pages in the history of the Armenian people. The Karabakh Movement was a struggle for historical justice, for the preservation of national identity and dignity, for civil rights and universal values, for living and creating freely in the ...

Sustainable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan can only be achieved through civil society-led reconciliation.