BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 25. An awareness
campaign dedicated to the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide,
regarded as one of the most tragic events in history, was held in
Boston with the participation of LED screen vehicles, Trend reports via the
State Committee for Work with Diaspora.
The event was organized with the support of the Committee and by
the American Azerbaijani Youth and Sports Association. The campaign
took place along some of Boston’s busiest and most strategically
significant streets and squares.
The LED-equipped vehicles passed in front of Boston City Hall
and the Massachusetts State House, continuing through Copley
Square. In order to convey historical facts about Khojaly to a
broad audience, the vehicles also moved along the city’s central
streets, including Boylston, Tremont, Washington, and Beacon.
The screens displayed images reflecting the grave consequences
of the Khojaly tragedy, which left a deep mark on Azerbaijan’s
history, as well as messages calling for justice and detailed
information describing the crime committed not only against
Azerbaijanis but against humanity as a whole. QR codes containing
documented historical facts about Khojaly were also featured.
Throughout the day, the campaign was observed by thousands of
city residents and tourists, generating wide public interest.
Similar large-scale awareness campaigns were simultaneously held in
Washington, D.C., and New York City.
