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Azerbaijani Parliament offers UN to declare February 26 a Day of Victims of Aggression

22 February 2008 [18:45] - TODAY.AZ
A group of parliamentarians proposed to give information about the tragedy to the world community on the eve of anniversary of Khojaly genocide at the meeting of Parliament today, APA reports.

MP Sayavush Novruzov stated that adoption of statement on the anniversary of Khojaly genocide by the Parliament is expedient.

MP Ali Ahmadov noted that, they should appeal to UN via Foreign Ministry and achieve the recognition of February 26 as a Day of Victims of Aggression.

MP Elton Mammadov proposed to give a special status to Khojaly city and its residents. He stressed that Khojaly residents were subjected to genocide.

/APA/

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