It is time to bring the truth about the tragedy in the Azerbaijani town of Khojaly to the attention of the world, Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilic said at the presentation of the film, "Khojaly Genocide," on Tuesday.
The film was prepared by Turkish state television channel TRT.
The Armenian military forces committed genocide in Khojaly on Feb. 26, 1992. More than 600 people were killed, including 63 children, 106 women and 70 old men. A total of 1,000 civilians were disabled during the genocide. Eight families were annihilated, 130 children lost one parent, and 25 lost both. Additionally, 1,275 peaceful residents were taken hostage, while the fate of 150 remains unknown.
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