Black January

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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.

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