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WASHINGTON: SPEECH OF HON. JUDY CHU OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2013
US Official News
March 12, 2013 Tuesday
The Library of Congress, The Government of USA has issued the
following Speech:
Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, this year marks the 25th anniversary of
a critical turning point in the political freedom of the Armenian
people of Azerbaijan. Let us take this occasion to remember their
struggle for self-determination and freedom.
In 1988, the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan petitioned to become
part of Armenia. For the next 2 years, the Armenian population was
the target of racially motivated pogroms. Hundreds of Armenians were
murdered and more wounded during three violent attacks in Sumgait,
Kirovabad, and Baku.
In 1991, Nagorno-Karabakh officially declared independence, becoming
a democratic state committed to freedom and respect for human rights.
Despite dual blockades and threats from neighboring Azerbaijan,
Nagorno Karabakh has held a series of democratic elections and
continues to work hard to strengthen its economy. I stand with the
people of Nagorno-Karabakh in this noble pursuit.
US Official News
March 12, 2013 Tuesday
The Library of Congress, The Government of USA has issued the
following Speech:
Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, this year marks the 25th anniversary of
a critical turning point in the political freedom of the Armenian
people of Azerbaijan. Let us take this occasion to remember their
struggle for self-determination and freedom.
In 1988, the Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan petitioned to become
part of Armenia. For the next 2 years, the Armenian population was
the target of racially motivated pogroms. Hundreds of Armenians were
murdered and more wounded during three violent attacks in Sumgait,
Kirovabad, and Baku.
In 1991, Nagorno-Karabakh officially declared independence, becoming
a democratic state committed to freedom and respect for human rights.
Despite dual blockades and threats from neighboring Azerbaijan,
Nagorno Karabakh has held a series of democratic elections and
continues to work hard to strengthen its economy. I stand with the
people of Nagorno-Karabakh in this noble pursuit.