George Washington University hosts event to mark 33rd anniversary of Khojaly genocide

A memorial event dedicated to the 33rd anniversary of the Khojaly genocide was held at George Washington University, Report informs.

The event, organized jointly by the Azerbaijani Embassy in the US and the Azerbaijani Students Association of the university, was attended by representatives of the local community, the Azerbaijani diaspora, students, as well as employees of diplomatic missions accredited in the US.

The event began with a minute of silence in memory of the brutally murdered residents of Khojaly.

The president of the Azerbaijani Students Association Humay Sadig gave a welcoming speech, telling about the difficulties that her family faced when they were forced to leave their home.

Azerbaijani Ambassador to the US Khazar Ibrahim noted that the residents of Khojaly died because of their ethnic and religious affiliation, and the tragedy itself was aimed at the complete destruction of the Azerbaijani heritage in Karabakh. The ambassador noted that Azerbaijan had restored historical justice and liberated its territories from occupation.

A video clip about the Khojaly tragedy was shown during the event.

Then Chairman of the American Mugham Society Jeffrey Werbock performed compositions of the Azerbaijani mugham on the kamanche (bowed string instrument).