Georgia commemorates 20 January tragedy victims

Georgia commemorated victims of 20 January tragedy. Azerbaijanis and MPs assembled in a square named after Heydar Aliyev, where the Azerbaijani national leader's bust is located.

They laid a wreath at Heydar Aliyev's bust and voiced their sorrow over the tragedy.

This day is a day of remembrance and mourning of the Azerbaijani people, MP Elmira Akhundova told Trend. "I am glad that today we have the opportunity in Tbilisi to commemorate the victims. But their death was not in vain, and despite all the complexities and difficulties Azerbaijan is already a state," she said.

The Soviet Army commenced military operations against Azerbaijan early morning Jan. 20, 1990 before declaring a state of emergency. The tragedy claimed the lives of 132 people, including 117 Azerbaijanis, six Russians, three Jews and three Tatars. Some 612 people were severely injured. Four went missing and 841 were arrested.


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