20 January 1990 is a day, which has gone down in history as a page of the struggle for the freedom and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. Leading of the battle divisions of the Soviet army turned against mass who gathered in the streets and squares of Baku to protest against aggressions of Armenia, which was raising request to Azerbaijani territory, against protection rendered to this country by the government of the former USSR had brought to the bloodshed in Azerbaijan. In the night from January 19 to 20, 1990, the Soviet Army attacked Baku and shot down peaceful people. 137 people were killed, 744 wounded and 841 were illegally arrested. In 1994, the Azerbaijani parliament passed special decision on January 20 tragedy.
Azerbaijan Republic celebrates the day of bloody tragedy of January 20 every year. This day has been declared as a Day of the Nationwide Mourning.
Azerbaijan Republic celebrates the day of bloody tragedy of January 20 every year. This day has been declared as a Day of the Nationwide Mourning.
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