Today, March 24th marks the 35th anniversary of the Baganis Ayrim tragedy. In March 1990, the Armenian armed forces attacked the Baganis Ayrim village in the Qazakh district of Azerbaijan, killing 17 civilians and completely burning the village. This event, as part of Armenia’s ongoing genocidal campaign against Azerbaijan, has gone down in history as a brutal crime against the civilian population.
In an interview with REAL TV, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov highlighted the significance of the Baganis Ayrim tragedy on its 35th anniversary. He emphasized that this tragedy was part of Armenia’s ethnic cleansing policy against the Azerbaijani people, drawing a parallel between the Baganis Ayrim event and the Khojaly massacre.
Ahmad Shahidov also addressed the issue of how such genocidal events are treated in the Western world. He pointed out the existence of double standards in the international community, with some countries and organizations turning a blind eye to such atrocities due to political interests. Ahmad Shahidov noted that such approaches hinder peace in the region and result in the denial of justice.
The Baganis Ayrim tragedy is not only a major disaster for Azerbaijan but also for humanity as a whole. This event once again demonstrates that targeting civilians, especially children and women, cannot be justified by any excuse. Ahmad Shahidov stressed the importance of continuing the fight for the recognition of Baganis Ayrim and similar events under international law, ensuring that they are never forgotten.
Today, March 24th marks the 35th anniversary of the Baganis Ayrim tragedy. In March 1990, the Armenian armed forces attacked the Baganis Ayrim village in the Qazakh district of Azerbaijan, killing 17 civilians and completely burning the village. This event, as part of Armenia’s ongoing genocidal campaign against Azerbaijan, has gone down in history as a brutal crime against the civilian population.
In an interview with REAL TV, human rights defender Ahmad Shahidov highlighted the significance of the Baganis Ayrim tragedy on its 35th anniversary. He emphasized that this tragedy was part of Armenia’s ethnic cleansing policy against the Azerbaijani people, drawing a parallel between the Baganis Ayrim event and the Khojaly massacre.
Ahmad Shahidov also addressed the issue of how such genocidal events are treated in the Western world. He pointed out the existence of double standards in the international community, with some countries and organizations turning a blind eye to such atrocities due to political interests. Ahmad Shahidov noted that such approaches hinder peace in the region and result in the denial of justice.
The Baganis Ayrim tragedy is not only a major disaster for Azerbaijan but also for humanity as a whole. This event once again demonstrates that targeting civilians, especially children and women, cannot be justified by any excuse. Ahmad Shahidov stressed the importance of continuing the fight for the recognition of Baganis Ayrim and similar events under international law, ensuring that they are never forgotten.