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British military correspondent Scotland Liddell, who worked in Baku and Tbilisi during the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, writes in his article "Armenians against Muslims":

In the graphic of february an article is published under the heading, “The Armenians of Karabagh.” The information, you state, was furnished by Mr. Tigron Nazarian, an Armenian, of course, so that one is not surprised to find it Armenian propaganda. And, alas! one is not surprised to find this propaganda false.
As regards the history, geography and natural riches of Karabagh I have nothing to say. But, as Nazarian’s visit to London is in order that he can urge on the Peace Conference the Armenian request that Karabagh be included politically in the Armenian and not in the Azerbaijan Republic, and as the figures he gives regarding the population of Karabagh are of vital importance in this respect, I must point out that they are grossly untrue..
Nazarian says that there are 198,000 Armenians and 80,000 Tartars in Karabagh. Professor Schepotieff, an authority, with no political axe to grind, has proved in a recent article that the present population of Karabagh is 415,000 Mussulmans as com- pared with only 170,000 Armenians. But …so many innocent Mussulman peasants have recently been massacred by the Armenian troops that even Schepotieff’s figures may be truthfully disputed.
To-day the Armenian regular troops are carrying on a war against Mussulman partisans in Karabagh. For the bloodshed that is taking place, even as I write, the Armenians, and the Armenians alone, are to blame. Although the province of Karabagh was placed under Azerbaijan administration by the British authorities until such a time as the future status of the province would be decided by the Peace Conference, the Armenian leaders and agitators for a long time refused to acknow- ledge Mussulman rule and strove in every way to incite the peaceful Armenian popu- lation against the Azerbaijan Government.
HIS constant agitation and this provoca-tion led on several occasions to fighting.
In November of last year an agreement was signed in Tiflis between the Azerbaijan and Armenian Governments. By this it was arranged that all fighting would cease and that both sides would await in peace the Conference’s decree The Azerbaijan Republic faithfully kept to this agreement. The Azerbaijan troops were withdrawn from Zangezour, but no sooner had this been done than the Armenians very treacherously attacked the Mussulman villages, massacred hundreds of innocent peasants, and within a few weeks had succeeded in destroying over forty Mussulman villages. Azerbaijan has been very patient and long-suffering. But there is a limit to a Government’s patience. War has for long seemed inevitable. Now, on March 22, the Armenians, taking advantage of the Mussul- man festival of Novruz Bairam, and the fact that there were only insignificant Azerbaijan troops, for the purpose of keeping order in Karabagh, have again launched attacks on many Mussulman villages in the province. So far, only partisan troops have opposed them, but I hear on good authority that the Azerbaijan Government is despatching regular troops to the assistance of the unfortunate Mussulman population of the country, who are faced with the threat of complete extirpation at the hands of their “Christian” neighbours.
Armenian propaganda is excellent. Doubtless the many propagandists in England, France and America will take advantage of their losses in the present clash to further their pleas and greedy territorial claims. But we in Trans- Caucasia know what the truth actually is. Surely it is time that the British public knew it too
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Dashalti operation

The Dashalti operation was launched on January 25, 1992 at 20:00 in order to liberate the Dashalti village of Asgaran district, located near Shusha, from Armenian chauvinists, and ended unsuccessfully on the night of January 26. This operation was led by the former Minister of Defense, Major General Tajaddin Mehdiyev.
Three volunteer divisions of the newly formed Azerbaijan Army and fighters of the defense battalion of Shusha city took part in the operation.
As a result of the lack of communication between the groups, tactical errors, the spread of operational secrets and the treachery of the guides, the Azerbaijani soldiers who entered Dashalti from the direction of Nabilar village were ambushed by the enemy and completely destroyed.
According to official information, the Azerbaijani Army lost more than 90 people in this operation, and dozens of soldiers are still missing.
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Employees from the "Scientific Research, Exposition, and Foundation" department of the Guba "Genocide Memorial Complex," Aysu Bulbulzade and Ulkar Zeynalova, embarked on a scholarly endeavor to the Institute of Oriental Studies, named after Academician Z.M. Buynadov of ANAS.

In a productive meeting with the esteemed Director of the Institute, Academician Govhar Bakhshaliyeva, Guba, discussions revolved around Azerbaijan’s historical ties with Eastern nations during the eras of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and President Ilham Aliyev. The dialogue also encompassed the inception and operational scope of the Institute, highlighting its array of scientific pursuits, local and international conferences, and extensive publication endeavors. Notably, comprehensive insights were shared concerning the genocidal atrocities perpetrated against Azerbaijanis, articulated in Azerbaijani, Turkish, Arabic, Persian, and English languages.

Participating in the meeting was Dr. Subhan Talybli, a distinguished researcher at the Institute of Oriental Studies and concurrently a specialist at the Guba “Genocide Memorial Complex,” holding a doctorate in philosophy and serving as an associate professor.

Throughout the engagement, representatives from the Genocide Memorial Complex engaged in fruitful exchanges with the Institute’s scholars, immersing themselves in scholarly works elucidating the tragedies endured by Azerbaijanis. They also availed themselves of the Institute’s extensive library resources. As a token of mutual appreciation and collaboration, the employees from the Genocide Memorial Complex were graciously presented with a collection of books and magazines published by the Institute of Oriental Studies.

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Articles on January 20 tragedy by Subhan Talıbli, leading researcher of the Institute of Oriental Studies named after academician Ziya Bunyadov of ANAS, specialist of the Guba "Genocide Memorial Complex", doctor of philosophy in history, associate professor, were published in several Eastern countries.

The orientalist scholar’s article entitled “The Role of the January 20 Tragedy in the History of Azerbaijan’s Independence and Freedom” was published in Arabic in issues 190 and 191 of the magazine “Turkmen Eli: Literature and Art” published in Iraq.
Associate Professor S. Talıbly’s article in Turkish entitled “January 20 Tragedy: Freedom and Independence Struggle of the Azerbaijani People” was brought to the attention of the general public in Turkey on the websites 1453kralmedya.com, birmagazin.com, sonstargazetesi.com, turknewsgazetesi.com, gazeteazerbaycan.com, kiriminsesigazetesi.com. .
Also, the article “Tragedy of January 20, 1990: the path to independence and freedom of the Azerbaijani people” was published in Uzbek and Russian languages on the website turkona.uz/ in Uzbekistan.

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An event called "January 20 - the page of honor and heroism of the road to independence" was held.

 

A webinar titled “January 20 – the page of honor and heroism on the road to independence” was held under the joint organization of ANAS Lankaran Regional Scientific Center and “Genocide Memorial Complex”. The director of Lankaran RSC Mehman Aliyev, who gave an introductory speech, noted that the tragedy of January 20, which is a day of sadness and pride in our history, was an honorable day when the nation raised its voice for freedom and showed bravery for its independence. Then the director of the Genocide Memorial Complex, Dr. Rakhshanda Bayramova gave a speech on the topic “The great leader Heydar Aliyev’s political and legal assessment of the January 20 tragedy”. The historian noted that the national leader on January 21, 1990 spoke at a meeting held at the permanent representation of Azerbaijan in Moscow regarding the tragedy and sharply criticized the perpetrators of this massacre. Heydar Aliyev considered this event alien to law, democracy, humanism and contrary to the principles of legal state building announced in the country. It was noted that the January 20 events were given a political and legal assessment on March 29, 1994. In total, more than 20 different scientific workers participated in the webinar.

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In an educational event organized for high school students at the secondary school in Karachay settlement, Guba region, Rakhshanda Bayramova, the director of the "Genocide Memorial Complex" in Guba, delivered a report on "The Role of Young People in Understanding the Historical Truths of Azerbaijan." The event took place on the eve of the 106th anniversary of the Azerbaijani genocide and included the participation of mothers of martyrs and active women from the region. Approximately 50 students were present at the event.

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From the pen of historians - Doctor of Philosophy in History Guntekin Najafli

As a result of the genocidal policy carried out by the Republic of Ararat, which relied on the support of the Great Powers to “cleanse” the South Caucasus, including Eastern Anatolia, of the Turkish-Muslim population, in addition to the Nakhchivan region of Azerbaijan, the villages inhabited by Azerbaijanis in the Iravan region, which is the historical land of Azerbaijan, were completely destroyed. its population was displaced from their homes.
After the failure of the attempts of the Armenians and their patrons to create an independent Armenian state in Eastern Anatolia during the First World War and the withdrawal of Russian troops from Turkish lands as a result of the October coup of 1917, the idea of creating an Armenian state on the territory of the Iravan province began to be realized.
Source: Genocides committed by Armenians against the Turkish-Muslim population in Eastern Anatolia, Nakhchivan and Iravan
(1918-1920)– pp. 40-41
 
 

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According to historians

Kamran Ismayilov, a doctor of philosophy in history, details in his book “Genocide against the Azerbaijani people in Zangezur” that the materials from the Extraordinary Commission of Inquiry, particularly in the report by N. Mikhaylov, provide concrete evidence of Armenian vandalism supported by witness statements. In a horrific incident, Armenian militants targeted the village of Vaghudi (Vaghadi) in the Zangezur district, brutally taking the lives of 400 Muslims who had sought refuge in the mosque. Additionally, 15 young girls from the village resorted to taking their own lives due to unbearable insults. One tragic case involved the daughter of Gadima Tahir, who was killed with a dagger along with her nursing baby. Shaki, one of the largest Turkish villages in the region, witnessed the most brutal crime, with 380 inhabitants losing their lives, including 140 men, 160 women, and 200 children, while 146 people sustained injuries.
Source: Kamran Ismayilov’s “Genocide against the Azerbaijani people in Zangezur” (1918-1920), page 8.

 

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"Ismailli city Juma Mosque"

Ismayilli Mosque, one of the examples of Islamic architecture, is located in the center of the city. The mosque, which is considered an architectural monument of local importance, was built in 1303 (1882) according to the Hijri-lunar calendar.
The temple has a quadrangular shape and is built with ashlar stone. The building has three entrance doors. There is a stone inscription on one of them. The floor of the mosque is made of stone slabs. There are 10 arched windows in the prayer hall. The pulpit of the building is made of wood and consists of eight steps.
As a result of the Armenian genocide in Azerbaijan in 1918, the mosque was destroyed and burned.
The building of the mosque was used as a school, military barracks, prison and warehouse in 1937-1988. In 1989-1990, repair and restoration works were carried out in the mosque and its activities were resumed.
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On December 30, 2023, the Expert Council on the Identification of Immovable Cultural Resources was inaugurated under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture. This landmark initiative was undertaken to facilitate necessary revisions and augmentations to Decision No. 132 of the Cabinet of Ministers, dated August 2, 2001, titled "On approving the division of immovable historical and cultural monuments taken under state protection in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan according to the degree of importance."

Comprising esteemed representatives from various governmental bodies and academic institutions, the Expert Council boasts a comprehensive array of expertise essential for the preservation and development of Azerbaijan’s rich cultural heritage. Among the distinguished members are delegates from the Ministry of Culture, the State Service for the Protection, Development and Restoration of Cultural Heritage (an agency under the ministry’s purview), the State Urban Planning and Architecture Committee, the Baku City Architecture and Urban Planning Main Department, the Baku City Executive Authority, the State Service for Real Estate Affairs (operating under the Ministry of Economy), the State Tourism Agency, Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction, Union of Architects of Azerbaijan, Institute of Archeology and Anthropology of ANAS, “Icherisheher” State Historical-Architectural Reserve Department, Shusha City State Reserve Department, and the Ministry of Culture of Nakhchivan MR.

Professor Gulchohra Mammadova, the esteemed Rector of Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction, has been rightfully elected as the Chairman of the Expert Council, reflecting her profound expertise and leadership acumen in the domain of architectural preservation and cultural heritage management. To ensure efficient coordination and administration, the secretariat of the council has been established within the State Service for the Protection, Development and Restoration of Cultural Heritage.

Concurrently, a dedicated working group comprising experts specializing in architectural and archaeological domains has been assembled under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture. Tasked with the pivotal responsibilities of monitoring, detection, and inventorying of immovable cultural resources in the capital city of Baku, this working group is instrumental in safeguarding and documenting Azerbaijan’s invaluable cultural legacy for posterity.