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20.01.2015
The memory of victims of tragedy of 20th January considered to be one of the worst crimes against humanity committed in the history of mankind was commemorated with great respect in Baku city Main Police Department. At first, the participants of the ceremony held on January 19 and dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the tragedy honoured the memory of the tragedy victims with a moment of silence.
The chief of the Main Department speaking at the ceremony, Police Major General Mirgafar Seyidov appreciated 20th January tragedy as an example of our people's struggle for freedom. Especially, it was pointed out that, the national liberation, armed reprisals against the civilians who fought for the country’s territorial integrity, killing and wounding hundreds of innocent people demonstrated once again its criminal character on the eve of the collapse of the totalitarian Soviet regime.

In the event, Senior Management Assistant of Head of Staff of the MPD Ali Valiyev made a wide speech about the reasons and results of tragedy of 20th January, a role of the Azerbaijani people in the struggle for freedom. It was mentioned that, that bloody events are chronicles of heroism which demonstrate the bellicosity and pride of our nation striving for their freedom and independence. It was brought to the attention that, Bloody January tragedy was given political and legal assessment under the leadership of great Leader Heydar Aliyev.

