oday, the remains of seven identified victims of the Khojaly Genocide were laid to rest in their native Khojaly. The individuals honored are as follows:
- Aliyev Aghaeli Naib oglu - born on June 1, 1933
- Aliyeva Sureyya Behbud gizi - born on June 1, 1933
- Salimov Khazar Sayavush oghlu - born on September 1, 1974
- Salimova Tamilla Aghamirza gizi - born on June 1, 1935
- Javadov Ali Musul oglu - born on June 15, 1954
- Ismayilov Ismayil Bahman oghlu - born on August 1, 1955
- Najafov Shiraslan Gamish oglu - born in 1952
The funeral ceremony was attended by representatives from state institutions, public figures, and several NGO leaders. Following the burial, a commemoration event for the genocide victims was held in the area. Speakers at the ceremony emphasized that under the leadership of Supreme Commander Muzaffar, President Ilham Aliyev, the Azerbaijani Army sought justice for the Khojaly martyrs, and war criminals are already facing Azerbaijani courts.
Family members of the Khojaly martyrs hailed the discovery and burial of their loved ones' remains in Khojaly as a historic and relieving event, achieved through the determined policy of President Ilham Aliyev. During the ceremony, the chairman of the "Karabakh Missing Families" Public Union expressed ongoing concern about the fate of his missing brother.
Kunul Behbudova, who was in attendance, highlighted the symbolic significance of today's funeral ceremony in Khojaly, demonstrating Azerbaijan's determination and commitment to uncovering the fate of every missing individual. He expressed hope that Azerbaijani NGOs, in collaboration with state institutions, continue their active efforts to uncover the truth about missing persons, captives, and hostages, and expose the crimes of the Armenian genocide.
