Western diplomats honour memory of Black January victims

Head of the European Union Delegation to Azerbaijan Peter Michalko and EU Ambassadors visited Shehid Alley in Baku on 19 January to pay tribute to the victims of ‘Black January’ on the 35th anniversary of the tragic events.

‘My deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in this tragedy. The EU remains committed to promoting peace, stability and prosperity in Azerbaijan, the South Caucasus and the world,’ Mihalko wrote on social media X.

British Ambassador Fergus Auld also visited Shehid Alley today and laid flowers at the graves of Black January victims.

 ‘It is with deep sorrow that I remember the heroes who accepted martyrdom for the freedom and independence of Azerbaijan during the bloody events of 20 January,’ he wrote on social network X...

To honour the memory of the victims of the Soviet Army's punitive operation in Baku, Hugo Guevara, US Charge d'Affaires in Azerbaijan, also visited the Shehid Alley

‘Today we remember the tragic events of Black January, honouring those who heroically gave their lives for this country. We reflect on their profound sacrifice and express our sincere thoughts to their families and loved ones on this day of remembrance.’ - were quoted as saying by Hugo Guevara on the US Embassy's facebook page.