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From the speech of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev on the occasion of the International Children`s Day – June 1, 1998

…The Armenian aggression against Azerbaijan resulted in the military conflict, battles, victims and martyrs of our people. Unfortunately, many children become victims of this conflict and of the tragedy called the Black January. There were children among the victims in the genocide of Khojaly, too. It grieves us very much. It is the most painful spot of our society, of our life. As a result of the occupation of the Azerbaijani territories, a lot of people, including children, have become refugees and been living in tent camps for several years. They live, grow and get education in tents. Our life has such painful aspects…

From the speech of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev at the meeting with a group of Khojaly residents on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of Khojaly genocide – Presidential Palace, February 24, 1996

…Khojaly genocide is the most terrible action committed by the Armenians against the Azerbaijani people. We must tell the world community about this ferocity, anti-humane event. This tragedy can never be for gotten. We must show the world and our future generations how many victims our people have given for our freedom…