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President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev as a sign of respect drops to one knee and kisses the National Flag of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
ARMENIA AZERBAIJAN CONFLICT

A new era for Azerbaijan: Reflecting on the presidential elections and looking ahead

This was the first election conducted across the entire territory of Azerbaijan, including the liberated Karabakh region

  • Marion Smith
4 min read
People grieving for the massacre of ethnic Azerbaijanis by Armenians in the town of Khojaly, Karabakh, Azerbaijan, February 1992.
ARMENIA

Echoes of Khojaly: Commemorating the 32nd anniversary of a tragedy

The Republic of Azerbaijan reaffirms its commitment to seeking justice and ensuring that such atrocities never occur again

  • Marion Smith
5 min read
Martyr’s Avenue in the capital Baku is a sacred place for Azerbaijani, who come to lay carnations on the graves of the martyrs on 20 January each year.
AZERBAIJAN

20 January – The National Mourning Day and a turning point in the restoration of the independence of Azerbaijan

This year marks the 34th anniversary of ‘Black January’ — the tragic incident that happened on 20 January 1990 in Azerbaijan

  • Marion Smith
3 min read