We must not let the massacre of the 613 Azerbaijani men, women, and children drift into the dim memory of history, US House of Representatives member

Baku, February 27 (AzerTAc). “In the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Azerbaijan shared in our grief and pledged to stand by the United States as we brought the perpetrators to justice. Just as Azerbaijan has supported our nation in its time of need, so too must we not let the massacre of the 613 Azerbaijani men, women, and children drift into the dim memory of history,” Gene Green, the US House of Representatives member said. “As the United States and Azerbaijan continue to develop closer relations--relations which have proven immensely valuable to both nations--it is important to take the time to remember the Khojaly Massacre which took place in Azerbaijan 21 years ago, on February 25-26, 1992. Newsweek described the victims of Khojaly as ``ordinary Azerbaijani men, women, and children,`` separate from the on-going military conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Despite the shocking nature of these events, remembrance of the Khojaly Massacre has become nearly forgotten outside Azerbaijan`s borders. This is unconscionable for our country, which has always fought to safeguard the human rights of all people,” the congressman added.