On February 25, 2026, a seminar titled “Khojaly Genocide – The Bloody Night of History, the Unforgotten Cry” dedicated to the 34th anniversary of the Khojaly Genocide was held at Mingachevir State University under the organization of the Faculty of Engineering.
Opening the seminar, Almaz Aliyeva, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, stated that the Khojaly tragedy left an indelible mark on the memory of the Azerbaijani people and emphasized the importance of conveying this tragedy to the international community and accurately transmitting historical truths to younger generations. Later, Jeyhun Mahmudov, Advisor on the Organization and Management of the Educational Process at the university, described the Khojaly Genocide as a grave crime against humanity and highlighted the significance of ensuring that these events are never forgotten and are passed on to future generations.
Within the framework of the seminar, Matanat Mammadova, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Foreign Languages, delivered a speech titled “Memories Related to Khojaly,” sharing her personal recollections from the years when she worked as a teacher in Khojaly during that period.
Elsevar Jafarov, a lecturer at the Department of Energy Engineering, presented a report titled “From Khojaly to Victory: The Delayed but Realized Path of Justice,” speaking about the efforts made to promote the voice of truth of the Azerbaijani people at the international level and to restore historical justice.
Aysel Bayramova, a lecturer at the Department of Physics and Ecology, delivered a presentation titled “The Khojaly Tragedy: From an Unforgotten Past to a Bright Future,” discussing the historical and political essence of the tragedy and its role in fostering patriotism among young people.
Elgiz Mahmudov, a lecturer at the Department of Information Technologies, presented a report titled “The Khojaly Genocide: The Bloody Memory of History and the Call for Justice,” emphasizing the importance of promoting the truths about Khojaly more widely in the international information space.
As part of the event, a short video dedicated to the Khojaly tragedy was screened.
At the end of the seminar, participants honored the memory of the victims of the Khojaly Genocide with deep respect, once again emphasizing that this tragedy will never be forgotten and that historical truths must be conveyed to future generations.
It should be noted that the Khojaly Genocide is one of the most tragic pages in the history of Azerbaijan. During the night of February 25–26, 1992, this brutal massacre carried out by Armenian armed forces resulted in the merciless killing of hundreds of civilians, while thousands of people were injured or taken captive. Continuous efforts are being carried out both in Azerbaijan and internationally to raise global awareness of this tragedy and secure its recognition at the international level.