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VESTI.AZ: FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE REIGNS IN BAKU METRO STATION ON COMMEMORATION DAY OF VICTIMS OF KHOJALU
http://www.panorama.am/en/society/2013/02/26/baku-metro/
22:48 26/02/2013 Â" SOCIETY
"Genocide is genocide, but Baku also has a state structure, which puts
a crunch of banknotes higher than national mourning. Even the domestic
TV channels mourn on this day," the Azerbaijani site Vesti.az says.
Today is the 21st anniversary of the events taken place in Aghdam,
in 1992 during which the part of Khojalu residents was killed. "On
this day people of Azerbaijan honor the memory of the innocent victims
of this tragedy with grief. In Azerbaijan as well as in many countries
around the world rallies and commemorative events are held dedicated to
the anniversary of Khojalu tragedy. Even the national television, most
of the programming grid of which is aimed at promoting the spiritual
decay through cheap shows, mourn on this day," the article says.
"However, we do have a state structure, which apparently is not aware
of the fact that today Azerbaijan commemorates one of the tragic
days in the history of our country. We are speaking about the Baku
Metro station, where the presence of the tragic day was not felt. The
colorful commercials accompanied by rhythmic music created a festive
air," the article says.
The author stresses that the most creative subway passengers in Baku
metro station who were fond of "high art" were even swaying under
the music. "And how to resist it if the monitor shows two girls
in mini-skirts boldly nibbling sunflower seeds, and the group "Tin
uÅ~_aqları" performing unpretentious guitar chords?" the article says.
The author notes that the Azerbaijani advertisers, even on
commemoration day of the tragedy, have managed to announce on TV
channels about campaigns to be held on March 8, the International
Women's Day. "Vesti.az" summarizing says that simple respect is needed
to be performed towards the innocent victims, reminding about the
tragedy by the same advertising screens.
On February 26, 1992, during the war in Karabakh, around 200 to
300 people (according to Human Right Watch, and 600 according to the
version propagated by Azerbaijan) were killed in unknown circumstances
near the city of Aghdam. They have been deliberately withheld by the
Azerbaijani authorities in the midst of the military actions.
Population of the village of Khojalu, which was one of the firing
points shooting at the blockaded Stepanakert (among five others)
was kept in the village for months by force and was not evacuated by
the authorities of Azerbaijan deliberately, in order to use them as
human shields later.
Residents of Khojalu coming out through the humanitarian corridor,
that the self-defense forces of NKR had left open, freely passed more
than 10 km and reached the Aghdam city controlled by the Azerbaijani
troops. Later, not far from the positions of Azerbaijani troops dead
bodies of the villagers were found. The exact death toll remains
unknown as the official Baku publishes data contradicting each other.
Parliamentary Commission investigating the tragic death of the
civilians at Aghdam city was dissolved by the order of Heydar Aliyev,
the investigative materials are kept secret.
Documentary: "Between hunger and fire. Power at the cost of lives"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvzfp9nb-VU
From: A. Papazian
http://www.panorama.am/en/society/2013/02/26/baku-metro/
22:48 26/02/2013 Â" SOCIETY
"Genocide is genocide, but Baku also has a state structure, which puts
a crunch of banknotes higher than national mourning. Even the domestic
TV channels mourn on this day," the Azerbaijani site Vesti.az says.
Today is the 21st anniversary of the events taken place in Aghdam,
in 1992 during which the part of Khojalu residents was killed. "On
this day people of Azerbaijan honor the memory of the innocent victims
of this tragedy with grief. In Azerbaijan as well as in many countries
around the world rallies and commemorative events are held dedicated to
the anniversary of Khojalu tragedy. Even the national television, most
of the programming grid of which is aimed at promoting the spiritual
decay through cheap shows, mourn on this day," the article says.
"However, we do have a state structure, which apparently is not aware
of the fact that today Azerbaijan commemorates one of the tragic
days in the history of our country. We are speaking about the Baku
Metro station, where the presence of the tragic day was not felt. The
colorful commercials accompanied by rhythmic music created a festive
air," the article says.
The author stresses that the most creative subway passengers in Baku
metro station who were fond of "high art" were even swaying under
the music. "And how to resist it if the monitor shows two girls
in mini-skirts boldly nibbling sunflower seeds, and the group "Tin
uÅ~_aqları" performing unpretentious guitar chords?" the article says.
The author notes that the Azerbaijani advertisers, even on
commemoration day of the tragedy, have managed to announce on TV
channels about campaigns to be held on March 8, the International
Women's Day. "Vesti.az" summarizing says that simple respect is needed
to be performed towards the innocent victims, reminding about the
tragedy by the same advertising screens.
On February 26, 1992, during the war in Karabakh, around 200 to
300 people (according to Human Right Watch, and 600 according to the
version propagated by Azerbaijan) were killed in unknown circumstances
near the city of Aghdam. They have been deliberately withheld by the
Azerbaijani authorities in the midst of the military actions.
Population of the village of Khojalu, which was one of the firing
points shooting at the blockaded Stepanakert (among five others)
was kept in the village for months by force and was not evacuated by
the authorities of Azerbaijan deliberately, in order to use them as
human shields later.
Residents of Khojalu coming out through the humanitarian corridor,
that the self-defense forces of NKR had left open, freely passed more
than 10 km and reached the Aghdam city controlled by the Azerbaijani
troops. Later, not far from the positions of Azerbaijani troops dead
bodies of the villagers were found. The exact death toll remains
unknown as the official Baku publishes data contradicting each other.
Parliamentary Commission investigating the tragic death of the
civilians at Aghdam city was dissolved by the order of Heydar Aliyev,
the investigative materials are kept secret.
Documentary: "Between hunger and fire. Power at the cost of lives"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvzfp9nb-VU
From: A. Papazian