Islamic Conference Youth Forum to organize events on Khojaly genocide`s anniversary in world countries

Baku (AzerTAc) - As part of the “Justice for Khojaly” campaign, the Islamic Conference Youth Forum will organize several large-scale events in various countries of the world, Secretary General of the Forum, Elshad Isgandarov said Monday at a press-conference.
Isgandarov noted commemorative events to mark the 19th anniversary of the Khojaly genocide will be held on February 24-26 in London, Moscow, Berlin, Vilnius, Hague and other cities.
According to him, the events aim at increasing the world community`s knowledge about the Khojaly massacre.
Isgandarov pointed out special petition had been prepared on the website of the “Justice for Khojaly” campaign (www.justiceforkhojaly.org). He added peaceful student actions on the anniversary of the tragedy would be organized for the first time in the world`s 30 leading higher education institutions, including universities of Manchester, Houston, Florida, Linkoping, Berlin and Potsdam.
“Justice for Khojaly” campaign was initiated by General Coordinator of the Islamic Conference Youth Forum Leyla Aliyeva.