BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 26. Azerbaijan's
Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) has shared a post on
its X page in connection with the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly
genocide, Trend
reports.


The post condemned the atrocity committed on the night of
February 25 to 26, 1992, describing it as a gross violation of
international law and an act of genocide or crime against humanity
on the international level.


The post noted that Azerbaijan has taken decisive steps in full
compliance with its national legislation and international
obligations to investigate and prosecute the serious crimes
committed against civilians and other protected persons during the
conflict. Earlier this month, courts in Azerbaijan issued decisions
on several criminal cases related to the previous conflict, holding
those responsible for the horrific crimes accountable for their
actions.


"However, most of the perpetrators, having found a haven in
other countries, continue to enjoy impunity. Accountability is
undeniable and must be an inevitable consequence of the offences
committed. At the same time, combating impunity is an important
constituent on the path to genuine reconciliation, and also helps
prevent the recurrence of heinous acts. Azerbaijan will continue
its efforts to ensure justice and to build, strengthen, and sustain
peace and stability in the region.







On the night from February 25-26, 1992, Armenian armed forces
attacked Khojaly, which had been under blockade since October 1991,
with its road and energy connections severed, and carried out mass
atrocities against Azerbaijani civilians. The massacre was
perpetrated with the assistance of the 366th Motorized Rifle
Regiment of the former Soviet Armed Forces.


During the killings, 613 people were brutally murdered,
including 63 children, 106 women, and 70 elderly persons. A total
of 487 people sustained injuries of varying degrees, 1275 were
taken captive and subjected to torture, 8 families were
annihilated, 130 children lost one parent, and 25 lost both
parents. The fate of many hostages remains unknown.